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a. <br />The generator will be limited to a setback of 21 feet from the property line (a 19 <br /> foot variance). <br />b. <br />The generator must be screened with conifers, which are preserved on the site, or <br /> replaced on the site after the installation of the equipment. <br />c. <br />The generator housing must be of (or be painted) a color which matches the <br /> building facade. <br />d. <br />The generator must meet PCA noise standards for exterior commercial\office <br /> environments. <br />e. <br />The ground area around the base must include landscaping of which low growing <br /> shrubs and\or perennials is recommended. <br />f. <br />The variance (if granted) will expire within 6 months of its approval if a building <br /> permit is not issued (Section 1013.03). <br />Chair Bakeman asked for environmental details of the fuel tanks. Applicant’s <br />representatives John Berger, Bruce Larson, and Rich Offen explained that the diesel fuel <br />tank is part of the generator kit, double walled, above-ground certified tanks with a fuel <br />capacity of 438 gallons, filled by a truck and hose that are fitted with environmental spill <br />protection equipment. They illustrated the generator switch gear and motor location as <br />well as the fuel tank fill line within a locked enclosure cabinet. They explained that <br />conifer screening and low growing shrubbery (as recommended by staff) were acceptable <br />landscape improvements. They explained that the fuel line to service the generator will <br />come from the Berger parking lot. <br />Dennis Welsch pointed out to the Board that the generator will run at 88 decibels similar <br />to a lawn mower or motorcycle and that the generator will be tested for one hour per <br />month. <br />Rich Offen explained the Berger has over 300,000 s.f. of warehousing on the site and the <br />building is the national headquarters for the moving\transfer company. The company’s <br />computer systems and data storage are also at this building and cannot be interrupted by a <br />power shortage or interruption. Battery back up is not sufficient. <br />A general discussion ensued regarding the need for back up generators and the <br />suggestions that the City Code be updated to accommodate these needs – that were not <br />envisioned when the Code was originally adopted (1959). <br />Motion: <br />Member Doherty moved, second by Member Boerigter to adopt a resolution <br />Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />