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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 7,1998 3 . traffic leaving the south end of the DynaMark property will not be able to go east. Instead, they must go farther down the road and make a U-turn. Commissioner Baker referred to the issue of combining the parcels or gaining easements and noted that the south entrance is on a separate parcel and does not own its access to the front door. He asked if this creates a functional problem for the building. Mr. Sikora explained the problem with the parcels is that the parcels have different loans and leases and it would be difficult to sort out the taxes between the parcels, and to combine the tax parcels would be difficult. Commissioner Baker asked, if the easement is granted, will it allow access and parking. Mr. Sikora stated it will. He also noted there will need to be utility easements due to various utilities running through the property. Commissioner Nelson referred to the list of questions from the City Engineer and noted paragraph number three asks about the implications of the lower level of the building being flooded during large storms. He asked Mr. Sikora if the building has the potential of flooding. Mr. Sikora referred the question to Ms. Johnson. Ms. Johnson explained there is a controlled outlet for the pond on the property and a secondary outflow for emergency overflow to run down the ravine. She indicated, although the pond is actually higher than the basement, there is berming in place to protect the building. . Chair Erickson closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. as no one else wished to address the Planning Commission. Chair Erickson confirmed that the change to the recommendation is the change in address in the tax parcel issues from 4419 to 4265 Lexington Avenue. Ms. Randall stated this is correct and there is also the change in the size of the building from 49,826 to 50,400 square feet. Chair Erickson asked if condition number five should be eliminated. Ms. Randall concurred and the change was made to the condition. Commissioner Nelson noted the caliper numbers are very close and asked if the re-ca1culations indicate this is acceptable. Ms. Randall stated that although it is close, it is acceptable. Commissioner Sand asked for clarification of the large concrete entry shown in the photograph. Mr. Sikora explained, because of the dramatic slope of the property, the entrance from the parking lot is on the second floor of the building. The first floor ofthc new building will line up with the second floor of the old building. He noted what is shown in th.e photograph is a section cut to the sidewalk with a retaining wall stepping down to the ground. Commissioner Sand referred to the City Engineer's question number one and asked if the retaining walls will be modular block or grouted masonry type construction. Mr. Sikora . explained it will be modular, pre-colored block. Commissioner Nelson asked if the easement issue will be worked out prior to the Council meeting. Mr. Sikora felt it would be.