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. .. Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, September 2, 1987 Page 3 CASE #87-28 (Cont'd) Malone moved, seconded by Zehm, that Commission . recommend to Council approval of Case 1/87-28. Special Use Permit for Amateur Radio Antenna at 1541 Edgewater Ave, Joseph Kahnke, contingent upon the antenna not exceeding 35 ft. in height, 2 inches in diameter and without guy wires, located as indicated on the plan submitted by the applicant, and, furthermore, that the permit would expire upon lapse of Kahnke's FCC license or his vacating the premises, whichever comes first. Motion carried. (Malone, Zehm, Curtis, Babcook, Meury and Petersen voting in favor; Thorn opposed) (6-1) CASE #87-29; DIV. The Planner reviewed his report of 8-26-87, relative LOT 2, BLOCK 1. to the application for division of Lot 2, Block 1. of NORTHWOCDS, OPUS Northwoods, Opus Corporation. Miller explained that in 1985 the City approved the Northwoods plat and two building permits for office structures; one of the building was constructed, however, the office/showroom facility on Lot 2 of Block 1 was not constructed apparently due to market conditions. In the interim, a major insurance company has proposed to purchase a portion of Lot 2 for the construction of a claims service center; the applicant is requesting the approval of the lot division in order to accommodate the insurance service center. He stated that approval of site and buildings plans for the service center will be requested at a later date. The Planner advised that both lost created by the proposed division exceed the minimum requirements for lots in the I-2 District. He noted the following: . - The proposed claims service center is a permitted use in the 1-2 District and two such center already exist in Arden Hills. - A service center facility is not considered incompatible with other uses in the office park. Miller stated that Opus Corporation has submitted two alternative revised master development plans identifying how the proposed lot split and service center would impact the total site: Concept Plan A indicates attachment of the remainder of the original lot to the adjacent lot to the northwest; this would enlarge the Phase II office site and utilizing the additional area for parking and ponding. Concept Plan B uses the north lot for a day care center; such centers are permitted in the district and are logically located adjacent to high-employment office areas. Miller expressed two concerns regarding a day care center on the site; one would be the scale of the building relative to the other development, and the other would be control of the appearance and quality of the building. He explained that both concerns could be resolved through proper architectural design and would certainly be in the best interest of Opus Corporation. Miller advised that the applicant is not requesting action on the revisions to the master development plan, but would appreciate comments from the Commission. . Robert Worthington, Executive Director of Government Affairs at Opus Corp, and Tim Murnane, Real Estate Manager for Northwoods, were present to address the Commission. Worthington explained that the Northwoods project was still far below leasing projections which lead to the request for the division of Lot 2, Block 1; he reviewed the plans for the insurance claim center and the two alternative concept plans. Murnane discussed the quality of the development at Northwoods; he explained the insurance company development of the site, if lot division is approved, may help promote the Northwoods development.