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<br />, <br />I. '" <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Arden Hills Council <br /> <br />7 <br /> <br />August 17, 1992 <br /> <br />Councilmember Malone opened discussion regarding the height <br />issue, He commented that it should be understood that this <br />is a unique circumstance in that this building provides a <br />monument type building for the entrance to the college and <br />it does not obstruct views of other properties. <br /> <br />Dave Lissner, representing the college, emphasized that in <br />considering the SUP amendment, it should be noted that the <br />concept of the proposed building has not changed from the <br />original Master Plan. He added that it is understood that <br />the height variance would only apply to this particular set <br />of plans, planner Bergly agreed that if a height variance <br />were granted, it would be attached to this particular set of <br />plans, and any substantial revisions to the plans would <br />require Council reconsideration. <br /> <br />Norris Strawbridge, architect for the college, clarified the <br />heights of specific points along the roofline of the <br />proposed building, requiring a variance to 75' height. <br /> <br />MOTION: <br /> <br />Hicks moved, seconded by Malone, relative to Case 92- <br />15, Community Life Center at Bethel College, to: <br />1) Waive the Development Moratorium, and <br />2) Approve amendment to SUP relative to the location <br />of the building, on the conditions that: <br />A) Upon approval, building and roadway changes <br />are made to the Master Plan for filing with <br />the SUP, <br />B) other City-approved improvements not <br />incorporated on the Plan, be added to the <br />Plan, <br />C) The new Plan contain City approval date, and <br />D) Rice Creek Watershed District approves a <br />Maintenance Agreement relative to drainage; <br />and <br />3) Approve the granting of a height variance of 40' <br />(allowing a maximum building height of 75'), This <br />variance is applicable only to this structure and <br />granted in support of the unique design of the <br />structure on the basis that all height variance <br />criteria has been satisfied. <br />Motion carried unanimously (4-0). <br /> <br />~ONING ORDINANCE ~ENDMENTS <br /> <br />Councilmember Malone commented that he has some specific <br />questions relative to this agenda item and would suggest <br />tabling. planner Bergly stated that at this time, all that <br />is being requested is to begin the process of review of the <br />proposed amendment; indicated that Council may wish to hold <br />a joint session with Planning Commission to discuss <br />