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<br />The two new tanks would be installed next to two existing tanks that were permitted in a <br />previous planning case in the year 2000. The tanks are next to the building and approximately <br />200 feet from the edge of Gateway Boulevard. The fencing around the two existing tanks would <br />be expanded to screen the two new tanks from adjacent properties. The fence is a chain link <br />fence with tan fabric mesh that is similar in color to the building. The fence was part of the <br />approval process for the two existing tanks. A screening wall connected to the building near <br />Gateway Boulevard also helps screen the tanks from Gateway Boulevard, though the wall does <br />not provide a significant amount of screening for the tanks. <br /> <br />There will not be any reduction in parking with the additional tanks as all parking is on the other <br />side of the building. Truck traffic may decrease slightly on the site since the tanks will reduce <br />waste collection from twice a month to once a month. The tanks will be built on an existing <br />impervious surface; therefore, no change in impervious coverage will occur with this application. <br /> <br />The new recycling system and tanks are not expected produce any noticeable odor or any noise <br />since the system is essentially closed on the outside of the building. <br /> <br />Findines of Fact <br /> <br />The Planning Commission offers the following eleven findings of fact for review: <br /> <br />1. Hood Packaging Corporation is a conforming use in the Gateway Business Zone. <br />2. The applicant proposes to add two 2,000 gallon tanks to the southeast side ofthe <br />building. Each tank is fourteen feet long, five feet four inches tall, and five feet four <br />inches in diameter. The tanks are proposed to be double walled and monitored with <br />sensors for leaks. <br />3. The tanks will be placed on an existing impervious surface and will not encroach on any <br />setbacks. <br />4. The new recycling and collection system is anticipated to reduce hazardous material <br />disposal by as much as 65 percent. <br /> <br />On the Planned Unit Development Amendment Evaluation Criteria: <br />5. Truck traffic may be reduced slightly because waste material collection will be reduced <br />from twice a month to once a month. Parking will not be impacted since all parking is <br />located on the other side of the building. <br />6. The two proposed tanks are not expected to alter existing noise, glare, odors, vibration, <br />smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, or other nuisance characteristics. <br />7. The two proposed tanks will not impact drainage on the site. <br />8. The two proposed tanks will not impact population density on the site. <br />9. The two new tanks will be screened by an expanded fence from two existing adjacent <br />tanks. The fence matches the color ofthe building and is unlikely to significantly impact <br />the subject property or surrounding properties. The visual impact form Gateway <br />Boulevard is minimal. <br />10. Park dedication requirements do not apply. <br /> <br />IlMetro-inet.uslardenhi/lslP/anninglPlanning Cases\2007\07-013 Hood Packaging pun Amendment (PC Approval) \062507 - CC Report -Hood <br />Packaging PUD Amendment.doc <br /> <br />Page 2 00 <br />