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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 6, 2016 10 Mr. Philstrom reviewed the numerous LEED amenities within the building, noting the building would have LED lighting and would have a structurally sound envelope. Commissioner Gehrig asked if the four story design was necessary. Mr. Slack discussed the topography of the property. He believed the four story design best met the needs for the site and offered connectivity at grade and below grade between the two corporate buildings. Commissioner Zimmerman moved and Commissioner Jones seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 16-016 for a Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Phase 2 at 4001 Lexington Avenue North, based on the findings of fact, submitted plans, and the twenty-two (22) conditions in the July 6, 2016, Report to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Zimmerman thanked the representatives from Land O’Lakes for their thorough presentation. Chair Thompson supported the height flexibility as it was consistent with the other building on the corporate campus. She believed the proposed screening would blend in nicely with the building. She appreciated all of the plantings on site. She recommended that police and fire access be maintained throughout the construction time period. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Senior Planner Bachler updated the Planning Commission on City Council activities from the June 27, 2016, City Council Regular Meeting, stating that the City Council reviewed Planning Case 16-013 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Variance for Mounds View High School. The City Council voted to approve this request, which will allow the school to install a new scoreboard, press box, and storage building at their athletic field complex. This case was reviewed by the Planning Commission on June 8, 2016, and received a unanimous recommendation of approval. Senior Planner Bachler indicated that the City Council reviewed Planning Case 16-014 for a Master PUD Amendment and Phase 1 Final PUD for the Land O’Lakes corporate headquarters consolidation plan. The City Council voted to approve the Master PUD and Phase 1 of the master development plan. Phase 1 includes the expansion and reconfiguration of the visitor parking lot on the south side of the existing buildings on the campus. Planning Case 16-014 was reviewed by the Planning Commission on June 8, 2016, and received a unanimous recommendation of approval. Senior Planner Bachler reported that the City Council reviewed Planning Case 16-015 for a rear yard setback Variance at 1494 Keithson Drive. The applicants in this case had proposed to construct a three-season porch addition that would encroach 3 feet – 6 inches into the required