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3. The project will meet or exceed tree requirements related to building height (4 stories) <br />a. 50% trees 2” to 3” cal. inches (includes 95 evergreen trees that average 2”-3” cal. <br />inches) <br />b. 31% tree 3.5” to 4” cal. inches <br />c. 26% trees 4.5” to 6” cal. inches <br />4. Environmental Conservation and Sustainability <br />a. Per Ordinance 1325.05 Subsection 8 – Additional Design Standards for New <br />Development in B2/B3 districts, the City encourages the use of green materials and <br />environmentally friendly construction and site design such as the use of pervious <br />surfaces, green rooftops, energy efficient materials, LEED standards, and other green <br />building techniques. The new corporate building and site will be designed with <br />sustainable best practices and will seek a minimum of LEED-NC 2009 Gold certification <br />even in an I-1 Limited Industrial District. The site will be developed to fulfill multiple <br />Sustainable Site LEED credits such as Stormwater Design Quality and Quantity, Light <br />Pollution Reduction as well as Water Efficient Landscaping. Transportation amenities <br />such as interior and exterior bicycle parking and preferred parking for carpool and <br />electric vehicles including charging stations will be incorporated into the parking design. <br />Along with meeting LEED standards for internal water efficiency and the use of energy <br />efficient lighting and mechanical systems, the new corporate building will strive to use <br />local materials that are healthy to the building occupants. <br /> <br />5. Additional Design Compliance <br />a. Per Ordinance 1325.05 Subsection 8 – Additional Design Standards for New <br />Development in B2/B3 districts, the purpose of these additional design standards is to <br />promote a high level of architectural, landscaping, and site design in the business <br />districts of Arden Hills. The City seeks to create a unified, harmonious, and high-quality <br />environment to foster a distinct, positive, and successful image for the City. The <br />materials of the new corporate building and site will be designed to comply with many <br />of these standards even in an I-1 Limited Industrial District. <br />b. Per Section D, buildings shall be constructed of materials that are enduring, timeless, <br />and well-detailed. The design of the new building will likely use the same brick as the <br />original building along with high quality, energy efficient glazing and architectural metal <br />wall panels. <br />c. Per Section E, the arrangement, massing, materials and colors shall work to create a <br />high quality development that is responsive to existing buildings, site features, and site <br />design on adjoining sites in the district. With the use of the original brick used on the <br />existing corporate buildings for the new corporate building, a cohesive campus aesthetic <br />will be created. <br /> <br /> <br />Zoning Actions <br />The Land O’Lakes corporate headquarters expansion project will be requesting flexibility thru the Final <br />PUD planning process (for identified South Parking lot in Phase 1) for Section 1325.05, Subd. 1, F. <br />Minimum Landscape Requirements, Perennials and Shrubberies. The identified requirements states at <br />least ten (10) percent of the total landscaped area shall be covered with perennials and/or shrubbery <br />and be planted within the perimeter of private parking, building, and driveway areas. Based on our