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Letter to Ramsey County Board of Commissioners January 14, 2002 Page 2 of 4 storage associated with a use must be fully contained within a primary or accessory building and materials used in "staging areas" must not remain on ground for more than twenty-four (24) hours. . . There are several screening requirements including: > Special attention to screening from roadways. Screening along Highway 96 must be consistent in appearance and materials. > Overhead garage doors, large parking lots, mechanical utilities and other such items must be properly screened. . Exterior building materials shall be of brick, stone, glass or any combination thereof, except trim and accessories may be metal. Please note Attachment A that further outlines the requirements of the Civic Center Zoning District. After reviewing the requirements, you can see that there are several practical impediments for the project from a zoning perspective. However, it is anticipated that these issues can be resolved. From our perspective, the most important issues relate to outdoor storage; the quality of building design and materials; lighting; and landscaping. Procedurally, it will be necessary for the County to obtain a Special Use Permit for the facility. This will allow both the City and the County to mitigate any conflicts inherent in this type of land use. Accordingly, all activities on the property would then be conducted in accordance with provisions of the Special Use Permit. In addition, if the County cannot meet some of the specific requirements of the Civic Center zoning district, the City would encourage the County to submit an application for a Planned Unit Development. . Design Since this building represents a significant long term investment on the part of the County, we would encourage particular attention to building design. The City would also encourage cooperative, coordinated pre-design and site layout that accommodates the use while preserving the natural features of the site. As reflected above, the City encourages the use of high quality exterior building materials consistent with the Civic Center zoning district. Finally, it is hoped that the design and planning of the project are done to accommodate all participants. Process . The City of Arden Hills expects to be integrally involved in site planning and building design activities. . It is expected that the County will utilize a participatory process communicating often and clearly with interested organizations and impacted neighbors. .