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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 27, 2016 19 <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 /> 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 /> Councilmember Holden asked if the onsite trails would be available to Arden Hills' residents. <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 /> Councilmember Holmes requested further information regarding the parking onsite. <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 /> 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 /> Councilmember Holden questioned when Phase II would begin construction. <br /> Ms. Droege anticipated Phase II would begin in October of 2016. <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 /> Ms. Droege supported this recommendation. <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 /> The amended motion carried (5-0). <br />