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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 8, 2019 10 theme at the Lexington Avenue access. The proposed landscaping will include ornamental trees, grasses and shrubs to create a welcoming environment. The image below shows how the site has changed from 2003 to the current proposal. City Planner Mrosla reported the existing Boston Scientific Lexington Avenue access drive is currently 48 feet wide. The east bound movement onto Lexington Avenue currently consists of two turn lanes. The Applicant is requesting to reduce the drive lane width to 24 feet. The reduction in the drive lane width will reduce the speeds of vehicles entering and exiting the site. In addition, the reduction in lane width will reduce the number of vehicles exiting onto Lexington Avenue and increase the efficiency of the intersection. The Applicant has discussed the proposed access modifications with Ramsey County, and they have determined that no improvements to Lexington Avenue are necessary as part of this project. City Planner Mrosla stated north of the exiting eastern parking field is an existing wooded area. The Applicant is requesting to expand the existing parking area into this area. The proposed expansion would increase the number of parking stalls by 173 for a total of 387 spaces in the eastern parking field. The intent of locating additional parking in this area as opposed to other areas of the campus is to better accommodate the majority of the employees relocating from the Minnetonka campus, most of whom will be working in the adjacent building. Site Data Land Use Plan: Light Industrial and Office Existing Land Use: Light Industrial and Office Zoning: I-1: Limited Industrial Current Lot Sizes: Lot 1 – 77.41 Acres Topography: Level City Planner Mrosla reviewed the surrounding area and the Plan Evaluation. Staff provided the following Findings of Fact for review: General Findings: 1. The Boston Scientific corporate campus is located at 4100 Hamline Avenue North. 2. The Boston Scientific corporate campus is guided as I/O, Light Industrial and Office on the Land Use Plan. 3. The Boston Scientific corporate campus and the proposed site plan is a conforming use in the I-1 Limited Industrial Zoning District and operates under an approved PUD. 4. The proposed parking lot expansion and site improvements are anticipated to be constructed in fall 2019 or spring of 2020. 5. The proposed parking lot expansion is in compliance with the lot, structure, and landscaping coverage of the underlaying zoning district and PUD. 6. Boston Scientific has provided a Campus Parking Plan that identifies existing parking stalls and proof of parking areas to meet the current needs of the approximately 2,200 employees on the property. 7. The proposal is not expected to adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole. 8. The proposed site plan will not negatively impact the parking, loading, or circulation demands of the campus and should improve overall pedestrian and vehicle safety. 9. The proposed site plan has significant landscaping to assist in screening the parking area from the adjacent roadways and properties.