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I . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, May 9, 1988 Page 3 CASE #88-11 (Cont'd) Moved by Hansen, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve Case No. 88-11, Site Plan Review and 12 foot Front Setback Variance. Norwest llank, County Road E and Pine Tree Drive, based on the fact the applicant has no alternatives for expansion, due to the narrow parcel, the building design would not negatively impact the appearsnce of the building from Pine Tree Drive, and, the applicant has agreed to soften the visual impact be matching, as closely as possible, the size of the landscaping materials to the existing landscaping on the site. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) CASE #88-12; SITE PL^N REVIEW FOR MAINT. BLDG; BETHEL Council was referred to Planner's report of $-4-88, relative to the Site Plan Review for a Maintenance lluilding at Bethel College. The Planner advised the proposed building location conforms to the campus Master Plan and the building would be effectively screened from Hamline Avenue by dense trees and elevation change. Bergly referred Council to the Planning Commission minutes of 5-4-88, recommending approval of the metal storage building, contingent upon the applicant working with the Planner to enhanced the landscape plan for Council review this evening and that the existing wood storage building be painted the same color as the proposed metal storage building. Planner Bergly reported the revised landscape plan had been submitted by the applicant; he noted the materials were larger in size and additional landscaping along the entire front of the building was provided. It was Bergly's opinion the revised landscape plan would provide sufficient screening for the residential area to the south of the proposed building site, and he recommended approval of the plan. Hansen moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve Case No. 88-12, Site Plan Review for Maintenance lluilding, llethel College, contingent upon the applicant conforming with the revised landscape plan submitted $-9-88, and the existing wood storage building being painted the same color as the proposed metal storage building. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) CASE #88-01; MNDOT TRUCK STA. SITE, COUNTY ROAD I Council was referred to Planner's report of $-4-88, outlining minor changes in the MnDot site plan for the truck station site on County Road I. llergly advised the applicant requested a reduction in the length of the metal cold storage building from 184 feet to 120 feet, and relocation of the new driveway entrance 40 feet to the east of its approved location. He noted the landscaping would be adjusted accordingly. . Council was referred to the Planning Commission minutes of 5-4-88, questioning if exterior storage would continue, due to the reduction in building size. llergly advised that MnDot representatives stated the reduction was due to limited budget, and the building size was originally proposed for future needs. He noted MnDot confirmed the current storage needs would be met and the reduced building size would be sufficient to store equipment. Winiecki moved. seconded by Sather, that Council approve the Site Plan Revisions for Case No. 88-01. MnDot Truck Station Site on County Road I, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) REPORT OF ENGINEER DRAINAGE PROllLEMS; ROYAL HILLS NORTH Council was referred to the memoraqdum from Engineer Barry Peters, 5-6-88, relative to the drainage problems in the area of Royal Hills North. Peters reported he had investigated three alternatives for correcting the problem, as directed by Council at the 4-2$-88 meeting, and it was his recommendation the first alternative, as outlined in his memorandum. be used to correct the erosion of the drainage ditch. He further advised the City may choose to do minor repair around the apron at this time. and do the actual ditch work in the winter months, when there is frost in the ground. Peters noted the frost would reduce damage to residents property when the work is being done.