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. The east gate is proposed to be on MNDOT properly. The applicant has obtained a permit for the placement ofthe proposed gate from MNDOT. The applicant is also working with MNDOT to have a portion of right-of-way turned over to Bethel College. The area to be returned includes the service road (Exhibit B 4/11). An alternative to the gate being in the proposed location might be to relocate the service drive as shown on Exhibit C 2/5 and place the gate further into campus. This suggestion would provide several benefits for the long term: Additional distance from STH 51 for stopping. Better alignment of the service drive (giving a greater distance from STH 51). Gate keeping with the character ofthe existing gate. Separates movements at the entrance to the campus. Accomplishes the goal of the college to restrict access. The drive width will not be reduced. They are not proposing any additional lighting at the east entrance. . Deadline for Al!:encv Actions The City of Arden Hills received the complete application for this request on Monday, June 7, 1999. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by Friday, August 6, 1999 (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60 day review period. The additional review period would extend to Tuesday, October 5, 1999. The City may, with the petitioner's consent, extend the review period beyond the Tuesday, October 5, 1999 date. Lastly, ifthe City denies the petitioners request, "... it must state in writing the reasons for the denial at the time that it denies the request." Recommendations. The Planning Commission recommends approval of Planning Case #99-10, Site Plan, for the construction ofthe west entrance monument and sign, subject to compliance with the lighting standards ofthe Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission also recommends approval of Planning Case 99-10, Site Plan for the construction ofthe east entrance gate, conditioned on: 1. Bethel College realigning the western portion of the service road and Bethel Drive to provide for a 24 foot wide roadway. 2. Construction of a second entrance into the existing parking lot off the service drive. 3. The applicants Professional Engineer approve and sign-off on the east entrance barrier gate plans (Attachment 8/11). e Notes. 1. Pursuant to Section VIII, E, 4, of the Zoning Ordinance no application which has been denied wholly or in part shall be resubmitted for a period of six (6) months from the date of denial.