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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - July 31, 2000 8 2. It appears that antennas have been illegally added to the existing tower in the past and the current tower appears to be taller than the original SUP permitted in 1972; Additional plans submitted by the applicant indicate that the tower will exceed the height specitied in the Special Use Permit. 3. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 2. Case #00-29, MNDOT, 5400 Highway 8, Site Plan Review Ms. Chaput explained that the applicant is requesting a site plan review of a proposed expansion and remodeling of the existing Minnesota Department of Transportation drivers testing facility, located at 5400 Highway 8. The applicant proposes: a 2,765 square foot addition to the east and south sides of the structure; remodeling the existing building with new windows, mechanical system, finishes, etc.; simplifying the auto access for checking into the facility; relocating the motorcycle test area to tile block west of the current building; converting the motorcycle test area to the east oftl1e building to a staff parking lot; adding a public parking lot on the block to the north of the building. The State of Minnesota agencies are not required by law to abide by City Ordinance; however, they are choosing to follow City Ordinances. The applicant is proposing an addition of 2,765 square feet onto the east and south sides of the existing drivers testing building, increasing the total footprint of the building to 6,500 square feet from 3,735 square feet. Rice Creek Watershed District will require final site drainage plan approval of this proposal because there will be an impervious addition on a site that is greater than 2.5 acres in size. Following Council action, the applical1t will have to make application with the watershed district. The existing motorcycle test area to the east of the structure will be reconstructed as an employee parking lot, allowing for 34 spaces. A new parking lot is being constructed to the north of the structure, accommodating 42 spaces. To the west of the building is the new motorcycle test area. The total number of spaces available on site is 76 with the proposed addition and changes. There appear to be an adequate number of parking spaces on site for the employees and visitors. Ms. Chaput stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval of Planning Case #00- 29, Site Plan Review of the Minnesota Department of Transportation drivers testing facility, located at 5400 County Road I, with 3 conditions. Mayor Probst asked whether the north portion of the site, which appears to be a drainage basin, would provide ponding for the site. Ms. Chaput stated that issue did not come up at the Planning Commission meeting, adding it would be brought forth when Rice Creek Watershed approval was obtained.