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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 8, 2016 15 11. That the final plans for Phase 1 shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer, Building Official, and Fire Marshal prior to the issuance of a grading and erosion control permit. 12. Final grading, drainage, utility, and site plans shall be subject to approval by the Public Works Director, City Engineer, and City Planner prior to the issuance of a grading and erosion control permit or other development permits. 13. That upon completion of grading and utility work on the site, a grading as-built and utility as-built shall be provided to the City for review. 14. That the final Lighting and Photometric Plan for Phase 1 shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to the issuance of a grading and erosion control permit for Phase 1. 15. That the access onto Lexington Avenue North shall be revised to a 3/4 access to prevent left turns out of the site. A “pork chop” median shall be constructed to prevent the left turns out. That the 3/4 access shall be completed prior to the issuance of any development permits for Phase II of the Master PUD. 16. That the applicant shall conform to all other City regulations. City Planner Streff 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. Chair Thompson requested the applicant and their representatives come forward at this time. Marcia Droege, Land O’Lakes, introduced herself and her team members to the Planning Commission. She thanked the City for their assistance in preparing her request and appreciated the Commission’s consideration. She provided the Commission with a high level overview of the proposed campus expansion. She described the long-term planning that had occurred at Land O’Lakes in order for the corporation to migrate to a single campus in Arden Hills. The principles and business drivers of the Land O’Lakes workplace strategy were discussed. John Slack, Perkins & Will, commented on the complex plan and design for the single campus for Land O’Lakes. He explained the company was extremely tied to their land. He then reviewed the core aesthetic elements that would be included in the building expansions. He reported the proposed project would be completed in phases. The phases were described at length. He provided further comment on the parking available on site. He described the natural area and wetlands on site noting how they had worked to keep the unique wooded look and feel of the site. The landscaping and green belt on the site was discussed. Mr. Slack reviewed the traffic study with the Commission noting Land O’Lakes had worked with the County on the site access plan. The three key recommendations from the plan were described in detail. It was noted an additional access point from the site would be made to County Road F. The courtyard area was described to the Commission.