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e e e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - September 6, 2000 3 He noted that the building's ownership is not in favor of installing rooftop units and would prefer to install the units at the building's south side with appropriate screening. Acting Chair Nelson closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked whether the cedar fencing would be 17 feet bigh, which is the height ofthe unit as stated in staffs memo. Ms. Chaput stated that staffs proposal is consistent with what was approved in the previous case for the same applicant. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked what purpose screening serves. Ms. Chaput stated aesthetics are a consideration, and the City's Zoning Code states that mechanicals must be screened to prevent direct view from other properties. She added the screening can be a fence, wall or landscaping. Commissioner Galatowitsch expressed concern that the City is not being consistent in its requirements with regard to screening. Commissioner Sand asked whether cedar fencing was approved for the previous planning case. Ms. Chaput confirmed that cedar fencing was approved for the equipment pad under Planning Case 00-17 a. Commissioner Sand asked how the fencing would be constructed. Ms. Chaput stated the fence will enclose the unit on the equipment pad but will not touch the building. Commissioner Sand asked whether drawings had been submitted. Ms. Chaput stated that no screening plan was submitted. Commissioner Sand asked whether the photos submitted of the applicant's equipment in other locations were taken in a city where screening was not required. Mr. Hall stated the equipment in question is located at an industrial park in Rogers, Minnesota. Commissioner Sand stated the applicant's proposal is for a building located in an industrial park as well but screening will be required. Commissioner Sand asked how many buildings in the area have wire and vinyl fencing. Ms. Chaput stated she had not reviewed the area with that in mind. Commissioner Sand stated that a wire and vinyl fencing would look appropriate, and a tall cedar fence would be difficult to construct. He asked whether the Commission could take action on the previously approved case if the wire and vinyl fencing were approved. Ms. Chaput stated the previous action was approved by the Council. Acting Chair Nelson stated that he would wish screening to be opaque and to match the building. He added it is important to provide entire screening. Mr. Hall stated that vinyl webbing with a thicker weave can be installed. Commissioner Duchenes asked for the required height with regard to the cedar fences approved in the previous planning case. Ms. Chaput stated she couldn't recall the specific height. Mr. Hall stated that six-foot fences were planned. He added the oxidizer is twelve feet in height.