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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – February 8, 2017 2 5. The proposal is conformance with the landscape lot area requirements for properties in the I-1 Limited Industrial Zoning District as required by Section 1320.06 of the Zoning Code. 6. The proposal is in conformance with the off-public street parking requirements included in Section 1325.06, Subd. 1 of the Zoning Code. 7. The proposal is not expected to adversely impact the surrounding neighborhood or the City as a whole. Senior Planner Bachler stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 17-002 for a Site Plan Review for a new parking and drop-off area for the daycare facility located in Building 10 on the Boston Scientific campus at 4100 Hamline Avenue North. If the Planning Commission recommends approval of this request, staff recommends that the following three conditions be included with the approval: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. That the applicant shall continue to abide by all previous agreements, as amended by the conditions of approval of this application. 3. Exterior lighting shall conform to the design standards included in Section 1325.05, Subd. 3 of the Zoning Code. 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. Commissioner Lambeth asked if the project would require any demolition. Senior Planner Bachler described the work that would be completed. He reported no structures would be demolished for the parking area. Chair Thompson questioned if the exterior lighting would be updated. Senior Planner Bachler stated new lighting would be added for the parking area. Staff will review the lighting for conformance with the Zoning Code when the applicant applies for permits. Chair Thompson stated that it will be important for the parking area to be well lit for safety reasons. She requested that additional information on the exterior lighting be provided for the City Council’s review of this case.