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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 27, 2016 19 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden did not want to see vast amounts of asphalt on the corporate campus if <br />it was not going to be used. She questioned if the water runoff from the parking lots could be <br />used for irrigation. <br /> <br />Mr. Slack stated he was investigating this possibility as the property was seeking LEED Gold <br />certification. He commented the Rice Creek Watershed District’s requirements were more <br />stringent then the LEED Gold requirements. He explained that Land O’Lakes wanted to highlight <br />its stormwater management functions on the site. He noted that all rainwater would be captured <br />on the roof. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the onsite trails would be available to Arden Hills’ residents. <br /> <br />Mr. Slack reported Land O’Lakes was technically private property and there may be security <br />issues with having the public on the trails. However, a conversation could occur between the City <br />and Land O’Lakes representatives. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes requested further information regarding the parking onsite. <br /> <br />Ms. Droege described the current and proposed parking needs for the corporate campus over the <br />next ten to fifteen years. She understood her employee base was concerned about the site having <br />enough parking and this has been seriously considered in order to find the right balance. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br />motion to approve Planning Case 16-014 for a Master Planned Unit <br />Development (PUD) Amendment and Final PUD for Phase 1 located at 4001 <br />Lexington Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, <br />and the sixteen (16) conditions in the June 27, 2016, Report to the City <br />Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned when Phase II would begin construction. <br /> <br />Ms. Droege anticipated Phase II would begin in October of 2016. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden understood this was the intention of Land O’Lakes at this time. <br />However, she recommended that if Phase II is not started within three years that the landscaping <br />requirements be met at 18.19%. <br /> <br />Ms. Droege supported this recommendation. <br /> <br />AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded <br />a motion to recommend that if Phase II is not started within three <br />years that the landscaping requirement be mat at 18.19%. The <br />amendment carried 4-1 (Wicklund opposed). <br /> <br />The amended motion carried (5-0). <br />