12-06-1989 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

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Minutes of the Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting, 12-6-89 Page 6 CASE #89-22 (Cont'd) Commission questioned if landscaping was removed with the foundation excavation. The project engineer was present and stated no landscaping was removed during • excavation. Commission questioned what will be stored in the facility. The project engineer explained as part of the pacemaker manufacturing process the units are stored in carts and then are placed in a controlled environment; this facility will provide a controlled environment and storage area for the carts. He explained this additional storage area is due to allocation of space and relocation of employees in the buildings. Commission questioned if there will be any hazardous materials stored in the building. The project engineer advised there are no hazardous materials involved in the process and none will be stored in this facility. Commission questioned if the mechanical equipment will be located on the roof and screened. The project engineer advised the mechanical equipment is located on the roof behind a parapet wall; the wall should effectively screen the equipment. Commission preferred an exterior finish to match the existing brick on the facility; questioned if the applicant has considered the brick exterior. • The project engineer explained he has tried to locate the same brick to match the existing facility and it is not available. He stated the stucco finish will match the material which is being utilized for the remodeling of the Fernwood Avenue building. He stated his preference was for the brick exterior, however, an exact match could not be located. The project engineer advised the grading plan has been submitted to RCWD for review and approval. Chairman Probst questioned if the additional parking requirement should be addressed at this time. The Planner advised the parking issue will be addressed at a later phase of the construction and should be considered at that time. Zehm moved, seconded by Martin, that Commission recommend to Council approval of Case #89-22, Site Plan Review for Minor Construction, 4100 Hamline Avenue, Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. , subject to grading plan approval from the Rice Creek Watershed District and City Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0) Case #88-14: SIGN Planner Bergly distributed his report dated 12-6-89, PERMIT APPROVAL, relative to the request for sign permit approval for GOODYEAR CENTER, Goodyear Tire Center, 3757 Lexington Avenue. • The Planner explained the sign plan was submitted to Council at the 11-27-88 meeting and referred to Planning Commission after it was determined the plan had not been reviewed by Commission.