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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 7, 2021 5 <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber questioned if production at Building 14 would increase significantly. <br /> <br />Mr. Rothbauer stated not at first, but rather production would increase slowly over time. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wicklund asked how far away this addition would be from the closest property <br />line. <br /> <br />Mr. Ford estimated the building was approximately 200 feet from the closest property line. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums stated the building would be constructed in a way that would assist with reducing <br />noise. He requested further information regarding the mechanical equipment that would be <br />replaced. <br /> <br />Mr. Hale discussed the equipment that would be replaced within the timeline of this project. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums explained the City was working to change the allowed building height in Arden <br />Hills from 35 feet to 40 feet. However, this was not yet approved. He appreciated the fact that <br />Boston Scientific had worked to mitigate the noise that was coming from the building. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jones indicated he was not terribly concerned about increasing the building <br />height by five feet, especially considering this was an industrial site. He reported the screening <br />would not be just a sight barrier, but would also be noise insulated. <br /> <br />Mr. Hale stated this was the case. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. <br /> <br />_____________ Mills, 1280 Winridge Drive, thanked the Boston Scientific group for working <br />with the neighbors in a positive manner. He appreciated City Administrator Perrault for <br />facilitating these actions. He reported this was the only industrial site in Arden Hills that was <br />adjacent to neighborhood homes. He encouraged the Commission to consider only win-win <br />situations. He feared how a louder and taller building would impact his neighborhood. He <br />recommended the City work with the applicant to reduce the noise levels and that the proposed <br />expansion fall within the building height requirements. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth questioned when Mr. Mills moved into his home. <br /> <br />Mr. Mills stated he moved into his home in July of 2018. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth asked if Mr. Mills was aware that the structure he was complaining <br />about was built 10 years prior to that date. <br /> <br />Mr. Mills reported he was aware that in 2006 Building 14 was expanded and the noise measured <br />at that time was not in compliance with MPCA requirements. <br />