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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 13, 2004 use that as justification for a variance, there would be many other property owners making the same request. Fahey suggested that perhaps it was a bad decision to put Precision Tree into this particular site, and along-teen solution would be to relocate outside the Metro area. Groholski asked if Fahey was suggesting that Precision Tree leave this site. Fahey replied that he is saying that Precision Tree must comply with the conditions of its Conditional Use Permit, and pointed out that the City has been making this request for a year. The primary issue is the outdoor storage and screening. The other issue is the wood burning stove. Without compliance to the CIJP, the City will be forced to issue citations and revoke the CUP. Groholski asked about their ability to plant trees on the property, noting that it was her understanding that given the denial of the CUP amendment that was requested by Precision Tree, they were not able to plant trees. The City Administrator indicated that the trees could be planted. The City Administrator noted that the trees were to be planted in conjunction with a fence to be installed on the Water Works prope~Yy. St. Paul Regional Water Services would not allow the trees on their property or on their easements. Fahey noted that Precision Tree could plant the trees on their property outside any easement areas. Fahey asked if it was clear to Groholski the specific outdoor storage area that needs to be fenced and screened. Groholski replied that it was clear. Blesener suggested that the Code Enforcement Officer meet with Precision Tree and specifically review each area that needs attention. Blesener suggested that Precision Tree be given 30 days to address each item on the list, either resolving the item, or coming back with a plan and timetable for how to address the item. The next item of discussion related to the wood burner and the issues of odor and pollutants. Groholski repot Yed that Clarence Bruhn has been helping them address this matter and has indicated that there may be an air scrubber that could be installed on the wood burner that cleans pollutants from the emissions. However, the stove would have to be started up and tested to determine if the air scrubber would be effective. Bruhn reported that he has discussed the issue with a couple of people at the PCA, and the first step is to test the wood burner. Bruhn explained in detail how the modifications to the wood bw~ner would impact opacity, noting that PCA requirements limit opacity to 20%. Fahey noted the complaints that the City has received fran neighboring properties relative to the odor from the wood burner. Blesener pointed out 4