05-03-1989 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Planning Commission Meeting, 5-3-89 Page 4 Commission questioned the following items: -What are the plans for the temporary structure upon completion of the C.L.C. • Hjelle stated the temporary building will be sold or disposed of in some manner; he advised the college has no intention of retaining the structure. Hjelle explained they are requesting a definitive time period to avoid the idea the structure will be retained. Hjelle stated they do not anticipate exceeding the time period of 1994, unless the C.L.C. is not completed; if that occurs the college would request an extension. He advised he does not anticipate exceeding the 1994 completion date. -Questioned if restroom facilities would be required by Code and if handicap access will be provided. Hjelle stated he was not aware of the requirements for restroom facilities; they are provided in the building directly adjacent. He advised the temporary building will meet all code requirements. Hjelle explained a ramp will be provided for handicap access. Commission discussed the two phases of construction for the C.L. C. and expressed the following concerns: -Will this amount of space be sufficient or will there be additional requests of this nature. Hjelle stated the need for additional office space is critical; he does not feel the administration will allow or anticipates any other requests of this nature . upon completion of the C.L.C. -Will the structure be skirted on blocks or foundation. Hjelle advised the structure will be on blocks and skirted; he added he will insure all building code requirements are fulfilled. Member Winiecki stated she would not be receptive to satellite facilities to fulfill the requirement for restroom facilities. Member Martin questioned if the City has the ability to place a time limit on the temporary facility. After review of the Zoning Code, Martin referred to Section VII, E, which would authorize setting a time limit on the temporary structure. Member Petersen stated he did not favor the request; he did not consider the five year time period as "temporary" and he did not favor setting a precedent. Petersen moved, seconded by Carlson, that Commission recommend to Council denial of the request for installation of a temporary building at Bethel College, Case #89-05, based on the following: The building is not compatible with the surrounding campus area and the request for a five year time period appears to be more than "temporary". In discussion, Members Woodburn and Ashbach agreed that Bethel College has been • extremely cooperative with the City over the years and the building is isolated from view, with the exception of the campus buildings. Chairman Probst commented that during the four year construction period there will be several construction trailers on the site. Motion failed. (Petersen and Carlson voting in favor; Probst, Martin, McGraw, Zehm, Ashbach, Winiecki and Curtis opposed) (2-7)