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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – February 3, 2016 4 11. A building permit shall be required for the retaining wall and fence adjacent to the sidewalk connection to Building 14. A structural analysis of the retaining wall shall be provided to show, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, that there are no issues with the construction of the retaining wall on top of the existing sanitary sewer line. 12. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits, including, but not limited to, NPDES and Rice Creek Watershed District. Copies of all necessary permits shall be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of any development permits. Senior Planner Bachler reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted. 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Chair Thompson indicated that the parking deficit was based on the City’s requirements but noted Boston Scientific has provided proof of parking. Senior Planner Bachler reported this was the case. Chair Thompson asked if there would be an external staircase that would provide access to the skyway. Senior Planner Bachler noted that the skyway would be accessed from inside Building 3 and Building 10. He indicated there would be an at-grade entrance to the skyway on the west side of Innovation Way. He explained there would be no external staircase that would provide access to the skyway. Chair Thompson questioned if staff had any concerns with a skyway spanning Innovation Way. Senior Planner Bachler stated that adequate clear height would be maintained for emergency vehicles and noted the plans had been reviewed by the Lake Johanna Fire Department and the City Engineer. Chair Thompson inquired if the applicant had any concerns with the staff recommended conditions. Senior Planner Bachler stated that no concerns have been raised at this time. Commissioner Jones asked if the existing at-grade pedestrian walkway would be demolished after the skyway was complete. Senior Planner Bachler indicated this was the case.