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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETNG— SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 5 scoreboard would be located facing the field on the north side of the existing ball field approximately 460 feet from the nearest property line and approximately 540 feet from the nearest home. City Planner Beekman reported that the Planning Commission reviewed this request and unanimously recommended approval of the CUP and variance based on their 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 all previous permits and reviews. 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 City Council. 3. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the City. 4. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Rice Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and other governmental entities and provide the City with copies of such permits prior to the City issuing any building permits. Councilmember Holden commented that year after year, Mounds View High School comes before the Council requesting approval of different projects in a piecemeal fashion. She stated she would prefer to see them present a Master Plan for development on their property. City Planner Beekman stated that she has talked to Mounds View High School about going through the Master Plan process but one obstacle to that is the way they fund their projects, which is external from the high school. Councilmember Holden stated they should come to the City as soon as fundraising efforts begin. Mayor Grant asked if any Mounds View School representatives were present. City Planner Beekman responded that they had offered to be here but she had told them she didn't think it was necessary. Councilmember Holmes suggested that we ask Mounds View School representatives to attend a Council Work Session to talk about what other projects they may be planning. City Planner Beekman agreed that was a good idea and recommended we discuss the City's expectations and the school's "wish list." She added that even with the Master Plan process, it doesn't go into that level of detail and not all projects will be known in advance or included. Mayor Grant pointed out that the scoreboard in this proposal is about 500 feet away from the nearest home. Councilmember Holden explained that she is not opposed to the scoreboard, she just doesn't like the piecemeal items.