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<br /> I <br /> ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMlSSlON - DECEMBER 4 1996 8 I <br /> Mr. Ringwald explained the intention of a Master Plan is to establish the long range vision for .. <br /> the campus including a physical plan and specific land use controls. The Master Plan for Bethel I <br /> College has not been comprehensively reviewed since its adoption in 1978 but there have been a <br /> series of minor amendments since that time to facilitate development on the site. <br /> Mr. Ringwald reviewed the staff report regarding the Master Plan, as revised, pertaining to I <br /> access, traffic circulation, and parking requirements. He noted an area to the north that contained <br /> a parking shortage even though the overall site met parking requirements. Mr. Ringwald I <br /> displayed a colored site plan which identified buildings currently existing and those proposed as <br /> additions to the Master Plan. An overhead depicting an aerial model was then reviewed which <br /> showed the proposed additional structures and central corridor to provide for pedestrians. Mr. I <br /> Ringwald reviewed each parking lot and number of parking spaces included that total 1 ,806 on <br /> the site which will increase to 2.006 spaces with the new Master Plan. <br /> Mr. Ringwald advised of the traffic analysis based on current existing requirements and I <br /> projection to 2003 at which time it is anticipated to realize the full Master Plan. He noted they <br /> are anticipated to be at 3,384 in 2003 which exceeds the requirement slightly but is within that I <br /> range. <br /> Mr. Ringwald advised that some of the structures are intended to be multiple structures and the .. <br /> Shore land Management Area prescribes a maximum height of 35 feet. He emphasized that <br /> Master Plan approval would not include any type of height variances. Mr. Ringwald then I <br /> reviewed the lot coverage, building and parking setbacks, grading, student population, and <br /> shoreland restrictions. He noted the Master Plan does not meet the required 1,000 foot setback <br /> from the ordinary high watermark of the lake as required by the Shoreland Management Area. I <br /> Therefore, the applicant will have to either meet this requirement or apply for a variance in the <br /> future. Again, Master Plan approval does not include approval of any variances. <br /> Mr. Ringwald reviewed issues related to student population which is 2,039 in 1996 and is I <br /> estimated at 2,231 in 2003. He recommended language modifications to correct areas which are <br /> currently somewhat ambiguous. I <br /> Mr. Ringwald noted the locations of wetlands, lighting, and four locations of entry way details <br /> which will formalize the entrance. He explained the caretakers building is an eye sore and has I <br /> not been used by Bethel for some time. Since it is not being identified for future use, Staff <br /> recommends it be razed within one year from the next site plan approval which will allow the <br /> applicant time to generate the funds to demolish the building. I <br /> With regard to the Friends of Bethel Christmas trees sales, Mr. Ringwald advised this annual I <br /> fund raising event has been taking place for some time but the SUP is not clear whether this <br /> activity is approved. Therefore, Staffrecommends the SUP language be amended to allow for <br /> this activity and address signage to bring it into conformance. .. <br /> I <br />