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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - APRIL 3, 2002 9 . Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 9:40 p.m. Commissioner Duchenes asked what the average height of thc building was. 'vir. Larson rcplied on the south base of the building was a two story, 34-36 foot building. The west sidc was a 3-story 52-54 foot building. He indicated due to the topography of the site, it was difficult to detennine what the average height was. Commissioner Zimmcrman asked if a part of the variance request could bc approved and if part of the variance request not be approved. Mr. ParTish indicated that thc Planning Commission must act upon the rcquest, or table it for additional inJormation. Chair Sand movcd, seconded by Commissioner Bezdicek, to approve Planning Case #02- 05A, Guidant Site Plan Review based on thc following conditions: 1. The applicant obtains final plat approval prior to the issLlance of a building pcrmit. 2. The applicant submits a reviscd landscape plan to include 250 caliper inches of landscaping as approved by stall. The percentage of caliper inchcs shall be consistent with the percentages outlined in the Zoning Ordinance, 3. The skyway over Fcrnwood Avenue not bc constructed until either the strect is vacated, or an a1ternativc arrangement is agreed to witb thc City such as an easement over a non-vacatcd Fernwood Avenuc, . 4. Installing an additional hydrant on both the nOTth and south side of the building as approved by the Fire Inspector. 5. A final grading, drainage, and utility plan be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. 6. The applicant submit a landscape pcrformance bond or other surety for 125% of the cost of matcrials and installation valid one full year from the date of installation prior to the issuance of a building pemlit. 7. Thc applicant obtains all neccssary pernlits from the Rice Creek Water Shed District, MPCA, and other governmental entities. 8. Compliance with the Zoning Code and relatcd municipal ordinances. Commissioncr Zimmerman made the following friendly amendmcnt: Actual parking spaces are consistent for what is required versus the proof of parking spaces, for a total of2,147 identified parking spaces. Commissioner Zimmern1an stated as the parking currently existed, it did not mect the Code . requirement. Mr. Parrish replied if there was a problem in the futurc with insufficient parking, this would be addressed at that timc utilizing one of thc proof of parking areas. Mr. Larson replied the purpose of the training center was for thc people already on campus, and they would not add any additional parking. The additional parking would be Jar the "shell"