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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 132/133 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 1-1 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 /> 5. Additional Design Compliance <br /> a. Per Ordinance 1325.05 Subsection 8—Additional Design Standards for New <br /> Development in 132/133 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 1-1 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 /> 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 <br />