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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, April 06, 2011 Page 16 communities in which they located. Mr. Paris noted that AirGas had a strong commitment 757 to sustainable construction; and had been brainstorming options with staff to address 758 some concerns, to make the project more green and sustainable, including stormwater 759 quality and quantity management, natural landscaping on site, energy efficiencies, and 760 water conservation features as part of the design construction and day-to-day operations. 761 Mr. Paris addressed economic development benefits, in the addition of 40 full-time jobs 762 and the choice of this site to facilitate future grown opportunities. Mr. Paris commended 763 staff for their willingness to work with their firm, and their knowledge and professionalism. 764 Mr. Paris noted that the firm had chosen Roseville for its industrial zoning district 765 appropriate for their use, a great distribution location, and easy access to area amenities. 766 Mr. Paris advised that they had signed a Purchase Agreement with Meritex, whose 767 representatives were also present at tonight’s meeting; and that they anticipated initiating 768 development yet this spring. 769 For clarification, Mr. Paris asked if it was possible to seek approval of the Preliminary and 770 Final Plat at tonight’s meeting. 771 Mr. Paschke advised that the Planning Commission only reviewed Preliminary Plats, with 772 the City Council revising Preliminary and Final Plats; while it was being taken under 773 advisement as to whether there was a more expeditious process. Mr. Paschke noted that 774 this was a simple plat, and could possibility be accomplished, once staff found the proper 775 City Council docket and a date was scheduled. 776 Mr. Paris further clarified that AirGas dealt in medical gases taken from the air, separated 777 and shipped; and assured all that the gases were very safe. 778 Member Boguszewski questioned if the proposed 40 jobs were new due to expansion or 779 relocations. 780 Don Spaten, AirGas Operations 781 Mr. Spaten advised that, at this juncture, they were combining several of their existing 782 facilities, thus relocating jobs that would initially transfer into Roseville; however, he noted 783 that it was their intent to grow the business further in the near future and add new jobs at 784 that point. 785 John Dettrick, RLK Incorporated, Civil Engineer Architects 786 Mr. Dettrick concurred with staff’s recommendations; with one exception. Mr. Dettrick 787 asked consideration of removal of staff recommended Condition 7.2.a related to site 788 screen fencing height and opaque material requirements. Mr. Dettrick requested that the 789 fence material be of less than 100% opaque for this outdoor storage area due to its 790 location in an industrial area; the location of two (2) railroad spurs; overhead utility line; 791 and a six foot (6’) berm on the south side of the outdoor storage area. Mr. Dettrick 792 proposed a six foot (6’) high fence with interior slats versus the 100% opaque eight foot 793 (8’) height, based on the site location and outdoor storage area location. 794 Chair Boerigter questioned if cost was the issue or if the request was based on other 795 rationale. 796 Mr. Dettrick advised that it was a cost issue, based in part on industry requirements for 797 and within Safecore Regulations, with nothing combustible allowed for fencing materials. 798 Mr. Dettrick recognized the intent of the requested condition; however, in reality it would 799 be more difficult to comply with that condition and proposed materials. 800 Mike Cuttlear, VP of Operations for Air Gas North Central 801 At the request of Member Wozniak, Mr. Cuttlear advised that it was industry practice to 802 use aluminum metal slats on most all other fencing and screening requirements, rather 803 than wood or vinyl, both combustible materials. Mr. Cuttlear advised that the primary 804 reason was one of cost, along with internal safety procedures. 805 Member Boguszewski questioned if this change had been requested previously with staff 806 or brought up only at this meeting. 807