4D, Site Plan for Boston Sci to install Nitrogen Tank

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October 1, 2008, DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes PLANNING CASE # 08-025 - PUD AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW - BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - 4100 HAMLINE AVENUE - PUBLIC HEARING City Planner Meagan Beekman reported that Boston Scientific is requesting approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment and Site Plan Review to construct a nitrogen storage tank and a liquid nitrogen vaporizer on the east side of Building 14 located on the north end of the Boston Scientific Campus. She explained the storage tank would be ten feet in diameter and 28 feet in height and would be located on a concrete pad adjacent to an existing outdoor nitrogen storage tank. She stated in addition to the storage tank, the applicant would install a liquid nitrogen vaporizer that is 5'9" square and 15'9" in height. She indicated the entire area will be enclosed by a fence. She stated staff is recommending approval of the PUD and site plan subject to the four conditions contained in the staff report. Commissioner Thompson asked if staff received any comments from adjacent property owners. Ms. Beekman replied no comments were received by staff. Commissioner Sand requested information regarding the proposed height of the storage tank in relation to the building. Ms. Beekman stated the proposed tank would be approximately eight feet taller than the adjacent building. She also stated that extensive screening from existing landscaping and trees would effectively screen the tank from view. Chair Larson opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. As no one wished to appear, Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Commissioner Reiff moved, seconded by Commissioner Holewa, to recommend approval of Planning Case #08-025 for a PUD (9th) Amendment and Site Plan Review at 4100 Hamline Avenue based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans as amended by the four conditions in the October 1, 2008 Planning Case report. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).