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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION October 9, 20139 2. The proposal will have minimal impacts on noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid and solid waste. 3. The proposal will not affect drainage on the property. 4. The proposed use will not affect the population density on the property beyond the original occupancy design of the building. 5. The proposed land use complies with the intent of the zoning ordinance and is compatible with uses and structures on surrounding property. 6. The proposal is unlikely to significantly affect land values on the subject property or on neighboring properties. 7. The park dedication requirement does not apply in this application. City Planner Streff stated the findings of fact for this conditional use permit request support a recommendation for approval. If the Planning Commission chooses to make a recommendation for denial, the Findings of Fact would need to be amended to reflect the reasons for the denial. If the Planning Commission recommends approval on this conditional use permit, Staff recommends the following twelve conditions: 1. That 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 Planning Commission and City Council. 2. That the permitted use shall exclusively pertain to the existing building that is 189,804 square feet in size. That any additional buildings, facilities, recreational fields or structures shall require City Approval. 3. That a trail connection shall be provided to address pedestrian movements between the determine the best route to ensure safe pedestrian and bicycle movements. 4. That bus transit between the two campuses shall be provided to accommodate class schedules at the University. 5. That no undergraduate programs shall be implemented on the site until the trail connection between the two campuses is complete. 6. That bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum of one (1) space per ten (10) vehicle parking spaces. 7. That vehicle parking on the site shall be provided at a minimum of (1) space per 250 square feet of gross floor area. 8. That a lighting plan shall be submitted and approved by the City and the Ramsey County Sheriff. 9. That loading/unloading zones and shuttle service routes shall be consistent with the recommendations made by SRF Consulting during the Traffic Study and Parking Analysis. 10. That the applicant will apply for City approval for any changes to exterior signage. 11. That the applicant will request an amendment to the conditional use permit for any increase in intensity of the higher education use. 12. That all Building Code and Fire Marshal requirements shall be met prior to occupancy of each area being remodeled. City Planner Streff reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: