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DRt\FT . September Planning Minutes Page 9 09/07/94 permit, 6. The applicant prepare an access for fire protection vehicles with a base which will accommodate ten (10) ton capacity on the south side of the building. This area may be sodded or covered but remain open from other landscaping. 7. The traffic generated from the site be primarily from the off-peak period and be compatible with traffic on adjoining streets and highways, 8 , The applicant review the possibility of acquiring the additional lot in the northeast corner to be used for additional parking. 9. The rooftop ventilation equipment will be adequately screened, The motion passed unanimously. (6-0) CASE #94-20: BETHEL COLLEGE - SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PARKING LOT EXPANSION. . Mr. Fritsinger stated the college wants to expand because of the need for additional parking for the students. The condition of the lot is bad, and it needs great repairs. The expansion of the lot will increase the total size to 58,680 square feet. There will be no additional curbs or catch basins, The lot will increase from 100 to 184 parking spaces. The size and placement of the parking spaces meets the requirements in the Zoning Ordinance. No additional or new lighting will be added to this lot. NSP does have an easement on the east side of the parking lot adjacent to Snelling Avenue, and NSP has seen and approved the site plan. Both Rice Creek Watershed District and the City's Engineer have approved the plans. Thirty trees will be removed and the applicant has proposed to relocate 20 trees. Bethel College has found that trees larger than 4-5 caliper inches don't survive very well being transplanted. Staff recommended approval of these plans with the additional stipulation that an effort be made to save all possible trees, Ms. Piotrowski asked if the one light pole will be enough, She thought there could be others located elsewhere to the lot. . Craig Hjelle, representing Bethel College, stated the need for