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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 6, 2016 9 <br /> <br />schedule was outlined. She then introduced the architects that have been assisting Land O’Lakes <br />with this project. <br /> <br />John Slack, Perkins & Will Architects, discussed the corporate headquarter expansion in further <br />detail with Commission. He described the native plantings that would be located on the <br />headquarter campus along with the pedestrian scale experience for the site. He stated 600+ trees <br />and 1,000 shrubs would be planted on the Land O’Lakes property. He reported the design for the <br />site was focused on the natural environment. He then described the plans for the outdoor <br />playground. It was noted rainwater from the roof would be captured for irrigation purposes. He <br />reviewed the traffic and pedestrian site circulation for the corporate headquarters noting all fire, <br />police and emergency vehicles would have full access to the site. The Lexington Avenue <br />entrance was discussed further. <br /> <br />Russell Philstrom, Perkins & Will Architects, described the building program plans for the <br />corporate expansion noting the site provided an open collaborative office environment with <br />onsite childcare and an outdoor play yard. The site would also have a fitness and wellness center, <br />divisible multipurpose room, conference center, credit union and exterior terrace. He then <br />discussed the connectivity between the existing and new buildings. The exterior building <br />materials and material palette were reviewed, along with the building elevations. It was noted <br />Land O’Lakes was pursuing LEED Gold certification for the headquarters expansion. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman requested further information on the HVAC system. <br /> <br />Mr. Philstrom discussed the HVAC system specifications in detail with the Commission. He <br />noted fresh air would be brought into the building with the new system in a larger quantity than <br />the existing system. He stated he would see if a custom unit could be designed to reduce the size, <br />otherwise the unit would be painted to match the building. <br /> <br />Mr. Slack explained that the site lines had been considered on each side of the building and he <br />believed the HVAC unit would be well screened. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth asked how the 12-foot high screen wall for the roof equipment would <br />be secured to the building. <br /> <br />Mr. Philstrom described how the steel structure would be braced to the roof. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth inquired what building materials would be used on the corporate <br />expansion building. <br /> <br />Mr. Philstrom reported the building would be covered in brick, clear glass, and a dark gray <br />metal paneling. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jones questioned if the vestibule would have a green roof. <br /> <br />Mr. Philstrom stated this area would have a green roof and explained the remainder of the <br />building would have a white membrane that would reflect the sun’s rays. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jones requested further information on the LEED qualities within the building.