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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 7, 2018 7 City Planner Bachler stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 18-003 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Variance at 3900 Bethel Drive. If the Planning Commission recommends approval, staff recommends that the following seven (7) 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 the plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. The applicant shall continue to abide by all previous agreement and Conditional Use Permits, as amended by the conditions of approval of this application. 3. A Conditional Use Permit Amendment drafted by the City Attorney shall be signed by the applicant prior to the issuance of any building permits. 4. A Site Plan Review application shall be required for the proposed Academic Commons building addition prior to construction. 5. A Building Permit for the Brushaber Commons building addition shall be issued within one (1) year of the City granting approval of Planning Case 18-003, or an extension shall be requested at least 45 days preceding this deadline. 6. The aviary addition will need to comply with the type of construction it is attached to. The existing type of construction is 1-B and the materials and exterior cladding of new addition will need to be verified 7. Both building additions will need to be fire sprinkler protected per State Chapter 1306. City 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 Gehrig questioned what the primary purpose was for the 150-foot setback. City Planner Bachler explained Valentine Lake was a Natural Environmental lake and the Minnesota Department of Resources (DNR) establishes the required setbacks for lakes. He reported Natural Environmental lakes have the strictest requirements to minimize the visual impact of buildings and to reduce the density around the lake. Commissioner Lambeth asked how the ordinary high-water level was established on this lake. City Planner Bachler discussed how the ordinary high-water level was established by the DNR. Chair Thompson noted General Development lakes had a 50-foot setback whereas Natural Environmental lakes had a 150-foot setback. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.