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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 7, 2014 5 Chair Larson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Thompson requested further information on how the property will be graded. City Planner Streff reported this had been discussed with the City Engineer and he understands that the majority of the site would drain towards Venus Avenue to the north and to the east along the Rolling Hills Road right-of-way. Commissioner Holewa asked if this property abutted a City right-of-way. City Planner Streff stated that Venus Avenue and Rolling Hills Road are both City right-of- ways . Commissioner Holewa asked whether staff had discussed the option of vacating the Rolling Hills Road right-of-way. He explained that if the right-of-way were to be vacated, the need for a variance would be eliminated. Chair Larson stated that if the right-of-way was vacated, the property would have to be divided between the two adjacent property owners. City Planner Streff commented that City staff has discussed the possibility of vacating this right-of-way, which could eliminate the need for a variance. However, after discussion among staff, this was not recommended as a feasible option because of the public utilities and the trail located within the right-of-way. Commissioner Hames explained she lived across the street from the subject property. She indicated the original intention was to extend a road through between these houses with a cul-de- sac. She noted that a fire hydrant was located within the Rolling Hills Road right-of-way area. She stated for the record that she fully supported the applicant’s request. Commissioner Hames moved and Commissioner Zimmerman seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 14-014 for a Variance at 1850 Venus Avenue based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the seven (7) conditions in the May 7, 2014, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried 5-1 (Holewa opposed). B. Planning Case 14-015; PUD Amendment & Site Plan Review – Boston Scientific – 4100 Hamline Avenue North – Public Hearing Chair Larson recused himself on this item. Associate Planner Bachler stated the applicant has requested a Planned Unit Development Amendment and Site Plan Review to construct a 730 square foot addition on the south side of Building 10 on the Boston Scientific Corporation Campus. Associate Planner Bachler reported that Boston Scientific is requesting a Master PUD (11th) Amendment and Site Plan Review to construct a 730 gross square foot addition on the south side of Building 10, which is located in the south central portion of the Boston Scientific Campus. Building