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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 3, 2019 6 Site Data 2040 Land Use Plan: Public and Institutional Existing Land Use: Public and Institutional Zoning: INST – Institutional District Size: 191.32 Acres (Including main campus, athletic complex, and part of Lake Valentine) Topography: Varied topography across campus City Planner Mrosla reviewed the surrounding area and the Plan Evaluation. Staff offered the following Findings of Fact for review: General Findings: 1. The Bethel University main campus at 3900 Bethel Drive is located in the Institutional Zoning District. 2. A Higher Education, College Campus is a Conditional Use in the Institutional District. 3. Bethel University operates under a Conditional Use Permit Master Plan. 4. The 20,000 gross square foot addition to the Academic Commons building is anticipated to be constructed in summer 2019. 5. The proposed addition to the Academic Commons building would be in compliance with the lot coverage requirements for the Bethel University campus under the approved Conditional Use Permit. 6. The proposal is generally in conformance with the design standard requirements included in Section 1325.05 of the Zoning Code. 7. The proposed site plan will not impact parking, loading, or circulation demands since the addition is to better accommodate existing building uses and will not increase capacity or intensity of use. 8. The proposal is not expected to adversely affect the surrounding area of the community as a whole. City Planner Mrosla provided the following options and motion language for Planning Case 19- 003 for a Site Plan Review at 3900 Bethel Drive, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the eleven (11) conditions in the April 3, 2019, Report to the Planning Commission. 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. All conditions of the original Conditional Use Permit and Master Plan Amendment and Variance Approval Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 3. This approval does not include signs. A separate sign permit is required for all proposed signage. 4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a landscape financial security of $5,000.00 dollars shall be submitted. Landscape financial security is held for two full growing seasons. 5. Before construction, grading, or land clearing begins, trees or tree areas that are to be preserved shall be visibly marked and city-approved tree protection fencing or other