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. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 30.1998 17 MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Hicks seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #98-26A, Bethel College, 3900 Bethel Drive, Special Use Permit Amendment modifYing condition #6 to state: "Traffic generated by the normal college use shall not exceed volumes anticipated for low to medium density (approximately 3 to 4.5 dwelling units per acre) residential development of the site (5,670 trips per day)" In response to Mayor Probst, Mr. Ringwald explained that the principal change is that Bethel is reaching their maximum development with the limitation being parking requirements. Craig Hjelle, Bethel College Facilities Director, explained the Planning Commission requested a traffic count to determine the amount of traffic being generated so they could amend the SUP to reflect that number and allow for the final grO\vth in the campus. . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. . 6. 7. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 5. Case #98-07, Bethel College, 3900 Bethel Drive, Site Plan Review Mr. Ringwald explained that the petitioner is requesting approval of a site plan to allow for the construction of a new 276 unit residence hall and a 33,936 square foot addition to the existing Science, Art, and Technology Building on the interior portion of the Bethel College campus. The request also includes height variances for the rcsidence hall (42 feet 8 inches is proposed when 35 feet is the maximum allowed) and the addition to the Science, Art, and Technology Building (47 feet proposed when 35 feet is the maximum allowed). Mr. Ringwald stated the Planning Commission questioned the view since the walkout dorm is being pulled down the slope to avoid trees and vegetation which exposed the basement and requires a height variance. The Planning Commission asked if it makes a difference and if it would be visible from Old Highway 10. He presented a picture identifying the existing condition in the winter season and explained that locating the dorm higher on the hillside will bring the height ofthe dorm above the level of the trees. Mr. Ringwald reported that the Plarming Commission recommends approval of the Site Plan for the 33,936 square foot addition to the existing Science, Art, and Technology Building at 3900 Bethel Drive, including a height variance based on "Findings - Height Variance" contained in the staff report and subject to the following conditions: Approval of this construction is contingent upon the approval of the amendment to the Special Use Permit in Planning Case #96-26A. Provision of erosion control plans for the proposed construction. Approval of the plans by the Rice Creek Watershed District. The small cst amount of bare ground is exposed for as short a time as feasible. Temporary ground cover, such as mulch, is used and permanent ground cover, such as sod, is established. Methods to prevent erosion and trap sediments are employed. Fill is stabilized to accepted engineering standards, approved by the City Engineer.