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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 5 the layout functions safely. However, this lot is not used as heavily as the proposed lot and . several cars were parking beyond the markings along the exterior of the lot. Staff received a letter from Mark Nagel, 1459 Arden Oaks Drive, prior to the Planning Commission meeting with concerns about the relocation of the tennis courts. The applicant has provided a couple proposed locations, however, they have not made a final decision. One proposed location would be in the area of the current baseball field, the other would be in the area of the joint effort across Highway 10. Ms. Randall advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Case #99-05, Site Plan, to create additional parking, subject to the following conditions: I. If the relocation of the tennis courts is to be located on the Bethel Campus, under a special use permit, an amendment to the Master Plan be acquired. 2. Review of the parking lot layout by the applicant's engineer, and either modifying the parking lots design or supplying a statement that it can operate safely. Ms. Raudall stated that the applicant has attempted to satisfy condition number two. 3. Compliance with the letter from Bethel College dated December 10, 1998. . 4. Rice Creek Watershed District approval. 5. Maintenance of the vegetative buffer on the west side of this parking lot in accordance with the Shoreland Ordinance. 6. Compliance with the Lighting Standards of the Zoning Ordinance. 7. Confirmation that handicap spaces will be provided. Ms. Randall stated that handicap spaces had been added to the layout. 8. A finding that the grade of the roadway is acceptable. Ms. Randall stated that condition number eight had been accomplished. Councilmember Larson requested the number of parking spaces that this parking lot would contain. Ms. Randall stated that this lot would contain approximately 106 parking spaces. 4t Councilmember Rem stated that page two of the staff memo indicates that the campus currently has 295 more parking spaces than it has a demand for. The letter from Bethel College dated December 10, 1998 indicated that there was a need for 40 to 60 additional parking spaces during peak times. At that time, steps were implemented by the campus to introduce new parking initiatives that will begin in the fall of 1999. With these steps, it would seem that the College has dealt with the need for additional parking spaces, and there is other excess parking on campus.