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products, including a 50 foot tall storage tank that was approved in October of 2004 by the City. Additionally, there is currently a 500 gallon tank and related equipment located east of Building 14 in the same location as the proposed tank. The applicant has submitted a letter addressing describing the project, a site plan, pictures of similar generator units and storage tanks on site, and pictures of the location for the proposed tank and vaporizer (Attachment C). Findin!!s of Fact The Planning Commission offers the following eight findings of fact for review: General Findings: 1. The proposed plans meet all of the requirements of the 1-1 Zoning District 2. The proposed storage tank and vaporizer are permitted accessory uses and are also permitted by the Boston Scientific PUD Master Plan 3. The proposed storage tank and vaporizer are compatible with the character of the nature of the industrial area and will not adversely impact the surrounding properties 4. The proposed storage tank and vaporizer would be effectively screened by the existing landscaping and trees located to the west and north of the site 5. The proposed storage tank and vaporizer would be visible from the Boston Scientific property to the south and east 6. The proposed plans are not anticipated to negatively impact traffic, parking, access, or circulation on the property 7. The proposed plans are not anticipated to have a negative impact on noise 8. The proposed plans would not impact drainage or grading on the site Recommendation The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 08-025 and unanimously recommends approval (7-0) of the PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans as amended by the following four conditions: 1. The applicant shall continue to abide by the conditions of approval as stated in the approved Master Plan PUD except as amended by the eight subsequent amendments. 2. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 3. All equipment and tanks shall be enclosed in a fence of similar height and materials to the existing fencing in that area. City of Arden Hills City Council Meetingfor October 27,2008 \ \Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\Planning\Planning Cases\2008\08-025 Boston Scientific PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review (PC Approved) \102708 - CC Report - Boston Scientific PUD Amend and Site Plan Review.doc Page 2 of3