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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 30.1998 18 Mr. Ringwald reported that the Planning Commission also recommends approval of the Site Plan for a new 276 unit residence hall, including a height variance based on "Findings - Height Variance" contained in the staff report, subject to the following conditions: I. Approval of this construction is contingent upon the approval of the amendment to the Special Use Permit in Planning Case #96-26A. 2. Provision of erosion control plans for the proposed construction. 3. Approval of the plans by the Rice Creek Watershed District. 4. The smallest amount of bare ground is exposed for as short a time as feasible. 5. Temporary ground cover, such as mulch, is used and permanent ground cover, such as sod, is established. 6. Methods to prevent erosion and trap sediments are employed. 7. Fill is stabilized to accepted engineering standards, approved by the City Engineer. Mayor Probst asked if the addition to the Science, Art, and Technology Building will be visible from Old Highway 10. Mr. Ringwald stated it will not be visible from Highway 51 or Old Highway 10. He noted the location of scattered vegetation and vegetation along the hillside. Councilmember Hicks stated his concern about the visibility from Highway 10 just south ofthe main entrance, looking across the parking lot. He stated there is not much vegetation in that location to provide screening. Mr. Hjelle advised that if driving by on Old Highway 10 there is a view of approximately 30 to 40 feet in width just south of the entrance. Mayor Probst stated an issue will be the color of the building. Mr. Hjelle stated they will use the Bethel-colored brick as used on the other buildings. Mr. Wilson asked if lighting is a consideration and if this is for additional students or to replace housing in New Brighton which would reduce traffic from that area. Mr. Hjelle explained the New Brighton housing will remain in use and this will allow an increase to the number of students and allow students to relocate from the married section of the campus to the new dormitory. Mr. Ringwald stated the Planning Commission did look at this building with and without lighting and felt it would be less visible if located down from the slope. MOTION: Councilmember Hicks moved and Councilmember Malone seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #98-07, Bethel College, 3900 Bethel Drive, Site Plan Review, the 33,936 square foot addition to the existing Science, Art, and Technology Building including a height variance based on "Findings - Height Variance" contained in the staff report and subject to the conditions listed above and for a new 276 lUlit residence hall, including a height variance based on "Findings - Height Variance" contained in the staff report and subject to the conditions listed above.