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<br />Location <br />The proposed generator would be located behind the existing building adjacent to <br />the existing loading area. The generator would be setback 24'3" from the rear <br />property line, which is adjacent to the railroad right-of-way. As stated earlier, the <br />generator would be located on a concrete slab that would be setback 17' 11' from <br />the same property line. This exceeds the minimum 10-foot setback required for <br />accessory structures. The proposed location will not interfere with the loading <br />operations or traffic flow on the site. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Aesthetics <br />The proposed generator is located in a fully enclosed unit. This unit, which is <br />beige and black in color, would not be visible from the County Road E since it <br />would be located behind the building. Although the unit may be visible from the <br />adjacent properties to the north, the Staff does not believe this is an issue due to <br />the nature of those uses. <br /> <br />Environmental Pollntion <br />As stated earlier, the generator is fully enclosed in a unit that is non-sound <br />attenuated or contains a sound muffler device. According to the applicant, noise <br />generated [rom the unit is approximately 95 decibels that does exceed the <br />Minnesota Pollution Control Agency limits of 65 (L50) decibels and 70 (LlO) <br />decibels. Although this is a concern, Staff does not believe that this noise level <br />will be objectionable due to the emergency use of the generator and nature of the <br />sUlTounding land uses. To mitigate any noise issues that may arise in the future, <br />staff is recommending conditions be added to the approval restricting the use of <br />the generator for emergency purposes only and requiring a noise mitigation plan if <br />noise complaints are received and validated in the future. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />REQUEST FOR COMMENT <br /> <br />Property owners within 350 feet were notified of this request. A comment was received <br />from Scott Rosenthal of Carroll Furniture, 1203 County Road E, who indicated that he is <br />fine with the proposal provided there is no charge to his company and does not infringe <br />on their property. The proposed unit will not be located on or encroach upon their <br />property. <br /> <br />RECOMMEND A nON <br /> <br />The Staff has reviewed the proposal in accordance with the requirements of the City's <br />Zoning Ordinance and has found that the proposed generator is consistent with the City's <br />regulations provided conditions are attached to address noise. Staff is recommending the <br />Plamling Commission recommend approval of the request to the City Council with the <br />following conditions attached. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />2 <br />