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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 27. 1997 7 . Councilmember Aplikowski stated she recalls the original walls would be brick, and the walls that would be used for expansion at a later date would be constructed of different materials. Mr. Ringwald stated the City agreed in the original approval ofthe PUD that all but the expansion walls would be brick. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if all phases of construction were discussed at that time. Mr. Ringwald stated the building in question was originally proposed as a series of buildings that met at the comers and stretched a considerable distance up and down Highway 96. This spring, the applicant significantly condensed the footprint on the property into one large area to minimize the impact. He noted that once the 1,000 seat sanctuary expansion is incorporated, the sitc will be fully developed according to the existing PUD. Councilmember Aplikowski requested clarification that the applicant does not wish the gymnasium to have the same treatment as the rest ofthe project. Mr. Roberts, representing the applicant, stated that was correct. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she could support the amendment for the gymnasium to be of different materials as long as thcre is some brick and as long as all landscaping is completed. Mr. Schraad advised that 20 mature trees have been added to the southwest comer of the building for screening. . Councilmember Malone stated he would need to see a specific plan with notations of specific materials to be used. He recommended denial or tabling of this matter until such a plan is received, Mr. Schraad stated they met with StatY on the site several weeks ago to discuss an application of brick to the exterior, wbich they are trying to demonstrate with the drawings submitted. He advised the intent is to apply a brick reveal to the two exterior walls to bring continuity of the bricks across the face of the precast, along with color variations to the precast. Mayor Probst stated he recalls the previous discussions, and that when it was determined to consolidate the buildings and bring it closer to the property line, the issue of the exterior was discussed. He stated he is offended to find the Council in this kind of situation at this point and indicated his support to table the request. He stated he is not moved by the suggestion to place brick in reveals. Mayor Probst inquired with regard to statutory limitations to reach a decision. Mr. Ringwald stated the City would nccd to give the applicant notice of extension by Friday to extend the 60 day rcview period. Joe Rickenbach, North Hcights Lutheran Church, stated he also doesn't remember the materials needing to be all brick. Hc stated North Heights was not trying to "pull one over" on the City and, in his mind, the project was always part pre-cast and part brick. He stated he does not know how this issue got mixcd up but he wants the Council to know it was always personally . believed by him to include precast. Mr. Rickenbach stated he understands how the Council would be offended and offered an apology, Mr. Schraad noted that 80% of the addition is brick and 20% is precast.