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I I ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 4. 1996 ~ 13 Commissioner Nelson noted the Staff recommendation to raze the caretakers building one year I after the next site plan review and questioned timing. Mr. Hjelle stated he does not have a time frame but anticipates an addition to the Fine Arts Building or completion of the Sports Complex will result in the next site plan review, perhaps within two to three years. He reiterated that he is I in the process of obtaining bids to raze the building. Commissioner Nelson asked if they would agree to raze the building within two years. Mr. Hjelle stated they would agree with two years. I Commissioner Larson noted this is a nonconforming use that has been abandoned for more than one year so the City Code requires it to be brought into conformance or demolished. Mr. Ringwald reviewed Section H of the Code which mentions "reasonable time frame or five years." I He eXplained that abandonment of a structure for more than one year changes the status from legal nonconforming to an illegal building. I Commissioner Sand stated an illegal building would not have to remain for five years and he believes if the applicant were to agree, the building could be demolished sooner. I Commissioner Sand raised the question of whether the triangular R -I parcel is part of the Master Plan. lf not part of it, he suggested the parcel be eliminated from the drawings contained in the Ie Master Plan. Mr. Ringwald explained that he had asked Bethel to included it to clarify the intention of the parcel. Commissioner Sand expressed support for an athletic field use, especially a shared City-use. I Commissioner Sand reviewed reference to the Campus Center which may exceed the height limit. He asked how defined an amendment to the SUP is and whether location, size, and height I are specifically addressed at this point. Mr. Ringwald advised if Bethel Colleges wants a building that exceeds 35 feet in height, they will have to make application for and meet the criteria for a variance. The building will also have to meet the setback requirements or relocate I the building or apply for a setback variance. Commissioner Sand stated he wants the record to be clear that no considerations are being given with regard to possible future variances. I Commissioner Carlson agreed and stated his impression that the proposed plan will require variances. Ms. V oda stated these concept drawings are not intended to indicate approval of I vanances. Commissioner Sand questioned where the height (35 feet) is measured from and to. Mr. I Ringwald read the definition of "building height" as contained in the Code. Commissioner Sand noted the four "skyway" or "bridge connections" between buildings and I questioned how the Building Code addresses this type of use. Mr. Ringwald explained the building and fire code. With regard to site plan review, it is considered as part of the building. fI' Commissioner Sand stated this is a building element not previously addressed by Arden Hills. I