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. . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, August 8, 1988 Page 2 ~ ,. . CASE #88-22 (Cont'd) Council was referred to the Board of Appeals minutes of 7-21-88 and the Planning Commission minutes of 8-3-88; approval of the variance and the Planning Commission the Site Plan Revie~ with conditions. both bodies recommended recommended approval of Council discussed the deletion of one of the parking lots on the Master Plan in order to accommodate the lot in this location. Also discussed was the possibility of screening the proposed parking lot from Hamline Avenue. I Bergly stated it would be appropriate to relocate the trees on the Hamline side of the parking lot to serve as a buffer; he noted the parking lot would be at a higher elevation than Hamline Avenue. He advised a condition could be attached to approval indicating the trees be placed on the eaat aide of the lot to aerve as a buffer. Council questioned the type of surface material proposed for the parking lot. Bergly explained the material utilized would be Class I aggregate suface; he noted it compacts more and is more water repellant due to compaction. Council questioned if the material used would create dust problems in the area. Engineer Peters advised the lot would not have a constant stream of traffic and the possibility exists under hot/dry conditions that a dust problem could occur; he suggested a condition could be attached to approval recommending the applicant water the parking area to control dust problems. He stated he would recommend approval of the proposed Class I aggregate surface. Craig Hjelle, Director of Physical rlant at Bethel College, advised the college . would be willing to relocate the trees on the east side of the lot although the lot is not very visible from Hamline Avenue. He also stated the college is trying to "stage" construction of the parking lot for budgeting purposes and the aggregate surface was suggested for economic reasons. Hjelle indicated the funds proposed for the lot would be utilized this year toward preparation of the report requested by RCWD, the parking lot would be constructed in 1989 and the bituminous surfacing would be proposed for completion in 1990. There was Council discussion relative to condition #4, page 3 of the Planning Commission minutes. Planner Bergly explained the intent of the Commission was to recommend the bituminous surface be in place within one year of completion of the parking lot construction, rather than within one year from date of Council approval. Moved by Winiecki, seconded by Peck, that Council approve Case #88-22, Site Plan Review and Variance for Parking Lot Surfacing Material, Bethel College, contingent upon the following: 1. The Rice Creek Watershed District issuing a permit for the proposed stormwater drainage plan, including repair of the eroded ditch adjacent to the parking lot. . 2. The Village Engineer approve the surfacing material as required by the Zoning Ordinance. 3. Bethel College provide a bituminous surface on this lot, approved by the Village Engineer within one year from the date of completion of construction of the aggregate surface lot and prior to students beginning fall semester. 4. The parking lot shown in the southeast area of the Campus Master Plan, specifically shown to the rear of the Maintenance Building, be deleted. 5. All trees or their equivalent be replanted to the area east side of the parking lot adjacent to Hamline Avenue to serve as a buffer. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) CASE #88-23; REAR YARD SETBACK VAR, 1377 EIDE CIRCLE, GERALD DREYLING Council was referred to the Planner's report of 8-3-88,_ relative to the application for a 12 ft. rear yard setback variance for construction of a three season porch at 1377 Eide Circle. Bergly reviewed his report of 8-8-88 and referred Council to the minutes of the Board of Appeals meeting 7-21-88 and Planning Commission meeting of 8-3-88. Both bodies recommended approval based on the identified hardships as listed in the minutes. .