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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 14, 1984 Page Four Case No. 84-11, Arden Hills High T~ch Office Park Miller referred Council to a transparency of the c-shaped building and proposed site plan; noted that the service area is to the north, and that the parking proposed will meet the parking code for a 50% office/50% warehouse split. Miller reported that no variances are required for the development as proposed. Miller reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the development with contingencies; explained that the commission h~ concerns relative to adequacy of parking, which is also a concern of the developer; noted that the City's concern is that parking does not adversely impact on the parking of others in the . area. Tim Nelson introduced Planner John Shard10w (Howard Dahlgren Associates), James Theusch (Fowler Hanley Inc.) and Attorney Fred Richards. Nelson explained that the proposed development is high quality, feels this corporate image facility is suitable for this site. ,Jim Theusch referred the Council to colored renderings of the proposed building, indicated that service traffic will enter on the east drive, park at the north of the building at 450 angle ~o building and exit the site at the west onto Red Fox Road; noted the location of enclosed trash receptacles in the rear corners of the site, which will be enclosed with material matching the building exterior; noted that the red aluminum panels, above the recessed window areas will serve as contrast as well as background for signage. A landscape plan was shown, indicating berming and over-story trees along Red Fox Road, perimeter landscaping on west, east and south, and a focal area at the recessed portion of the building; exterior lighting was no~ed at 60' on center intervals around the perimeter, with smaller lighting fixtures in the building recess area. Theusch reported that the drainage plan h~ been submitted for City Engineer and RCWD approval. . In discussion, Hicks asked the kind of turn-over experienced in these multi-tenant buildings.' Nelson said they propose 3 to 10 year range leases; an average of 5 years is anticipated. Nelson said they will submit to administrative review, if required, but would prefer posting the streets and including the parking regulations in their lease agreement.' Miller noted that a reserve area for on-site parking, to be built if needed, would be desirable but the proposed site coverage does not allow for this. Miller noted that in his experience, smaller buildings tend to over- load parking very quickly; the larger the building; the more flexibility. Mulcahy asked why the City ordinance does not cover this particular parking need requirement. Miller explained that we are experiencing . a different type of use - high tech/service is not truly office/ warehouse; noted that the ordinance parking requirements are based on projections of employees for given uses and/or gross floor space. Anticipated development of the balance of Reiling property, north of Red Fox, Miller anticipates will probably be similar to this development. Miller noted that it is a very visible area of Arden Hills; from a planning standpoint feels development of tracts of this size are all right. Hicks moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council approves issuance of a Building Permit for the Arden Hills High Tech Office Park as presented with Case No. 84-11 (Site Plan dated 4-23-84, with