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.~ Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, June 3. 1987 ~ Page 2 CASE H87-l8; AMENDED Planner Miller reviewed the initial approval for the SITE PLAN REVIEW AND construction of four tennis courts and the V AR.; ARDEN HILLS air-supported structure enclosing them, which was given . in 1977 and conditioned upon review of the structure "in 10 years or when the structure needs replacement, whichever comes first." Miller stated that the applicant is proposing to construct two additional tennis courts and replace the existing air-supported structure with a larger structure to enclose all six courts. He advised that all setbacks proposed meet or9inance requirements, and the proposed expansion meets the requirements for percentage of site coverage and landscape area. The Planner advised that the existing air-supported structure is 40 feet high at its highest point; the replacement structure will also be 40 feet high. He explained that when the existing structure was installed a maximum height of 45 feet was permitted in this district. The revision of the zoning ordinance in 1980 reduced the permitted height in the I-l District to 35 ft. Therefore, the replacement structure will require a height variance of 5 feet. He advised the Commission that this variance does not require a hardship finding as it is justifiable on the basis of expansion of an existing use established under a previous ordinance. Miller noted that this variance was identified after the Board of Appeals had held their meeting and the variance will have to be reviewed by the Board for their recommendation to Council. Miller discussed the parking situation. noting that if the facilities were used to their maximum extent approximately l56 spaces would be required. The present lot contains 97 spaces, for an apparent deficiency of about 59 spaces. Twenty additional spaces are proposed at this time and the maximum additional parking . generated by 2 additional tepnis courts would be 16 cars. It is the Planner's opinion that the two additional courts coupled with 20 additional parking spaces will not increase the parking deficiency, but will instead contribute to the general parking supply. He advised that if t~e intensity of use of the facility increases significantly, the large Control Data parking lot across the street may provide an opportunity for a "shared parking" agreement. .The Planner also expressed his concern about the number of driveway entrances onto Fernwood Avenue. He recommended that the applicant consider eliminating the south access to the new parking lot and connect the parking lot to the existing service drive. Miller noted this re-orientation of the parking lot would accommodate additional parking spaces, increase the green space and enhance the general area. Jim Bourquin, owner of the Arden Hills Club and Brian McCoy, Club Pro, 'appeared before the Commission to discuss the application. Bourquin stated that the membership in the club has increased significantly over the past lO years; he explained that this expansion is probably the last change that can be accomplished under the current zoning requirements. Bourquin agreed with the Planner's suggestion for elimination of the the south access and stated he would incorporate the change into his plan. He commented that he would like to grade the area for the tennis courts this fall, let the ground settle through the winter months, construct the tennis courts next summer and construct the air-supported structure in the fall of 1988. .