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-------- ~ ,. I ARDEN HILLS PLAt-.'NING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 4. 1996 12 I .. Commissioner Nelson noted the number of trips per day exceeds the indicated allowable number and asked if this should be changed. Mr. Ringwald noted the language indicates "approximate" I and it would not be appropriate to change the number now since the SUP was agreed to by both parties, unless there is some overwhelming rationale. Mr. Ringwald agreed the language is somewhat ambiguous. I Chairman Erickson suggested it is difficult to link the number of traffic trips from a college to being similar to that of a medium density residential development. Mr. Hjelle stated this analysis I was based on the anticipated growth related to all aspects of the SUP and the parking requirement (which limits the number of cars on the campus). He advised the SUP indicated the City did not want Bethel Campus to generate more traffic than a medium density residential . development. Therefore, the number of cars, parking spaces, and student population were established to try to match that of a medium density residential development. Mr. Hjelle stated we are a more mobile society today than in 1978 and pointed out this is not an estimate that is . averaged over the entire year. Mr. Hjelle stated Bethel College does not want to be a bad neighbor but also does not want to be limited to restrict commuter students. Chairman Erickson stated a traffic analysis would present a more clear picture of the situation . today and also provide recommendations regarding the internal road system, City street system, etc. He stated he would like to see some direction to deal with the issue of traffic which is one of eI the primary impacts on the community. Mr. Hjelle stated Bethel College will commit to having a traffic consultant prepare a traffic study I with results submitted within one year for review and discussion. Commissioner Nelson questioned the action to be considered if this traffic analysis shows the I number of trips is excessive. Mr. Ringwald explained that the actual areas of impact will have to be determined so options to improve it, if necessary, can be determined. He noted Highway 51 is . a major arterial and Old Highway 10 is a minor arterial, neither are local streets. Commissioner Nelson asked about the architectural aspects of the Campus Center. Mr. . Ringwald stated the applicant has indicated a desire for unity in terms of architectural style and asked if the Planning Commission would like to provide input regarding architectural unity/diversity, etc. . Ann Voda, Bentz Thompson Reitow Architects, stated they see all of the construction on the Campus as a coordinated effort and the Administration building as a "bookend" with the . Community Life Center (CLC) as the other "bookend". She stated while not matching, the architectural treatment will be similar. I .. .