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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 30, 2000 8 David Beaty, Principal of Valentine Hills School, stated that the construction plan has been reviewed for safety with regard to construction areas and supplies, and added it is a satisfactory plan. Councilmember Larson asked whether problems with regard to staff parking in the Chatham neighborhood have been remedied. Mr. Beaty stated that the issue was resolved and school volunteers no longer park there at inappropriate times, Councilmember Grant asked whether children entering the school through the newentryway would be clearly visible to parents who are picking them up or dropping them off. Mr. Pierce stated that the front door will be immediately visible and provides for security. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #00-23, amendment to the Special Use Permit for Valentine Hills Elementary School, subject to the following conditions: I. 2. 3, 4, Compliance with the height for structures in the Zoning Ordinance. Approval of Rice Creek Watershed District. Compliance with the Lighting Standards ofthe Zoning Ordinance. The south addition of the exterior wall be raised to a height approximately 3 feet above the roof to screen the mechanical equipment. The rooftop mechanical equipment be painted and subject to staff approval for color. 5, The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 3. Case #00-25, Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. (Guidant), 4100 Hamline Avenue N (Site Plan Review) Ms. Chaput noted that a representative of the applicant was not present at the meeting. Mayor Probst suggested that the Council proceed with the request unless it becomes necessary for the applicant speak. Ms, Chaput eXplained that the applicant is requesting approval of a site plan review to allow for a 5,000 square foot cafeteria expansion for their facility located at 4100 Hamline Avenue North. The proposed expansion is for a cafeteria and corridor addition. The cafeteria expansion runs along the West Side of Building B. The expansion also includes a small patio area. The City Council approved the master plan for Guidant with Planning Case 99-15. Site Plan approval is allowed for proposals shown on the approved master plan. With Planning Case 99- 15 the expansion of the cafeteria was shown on the approved master plan. The proposed addition meets the requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance. The applicant recently constructed a parking lot on a separate parcel owned by the applicant to alleviate parking concerns. They were allowed to do this by showing proof of parking on the campus. The