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e e e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - APRIL 5, 2000 13 Commissioner Sand stated that the school should pursue a uniform lighting plan for the exterior ofthe school, which might include utilization of yellow lights which is preferable to residents. Commissioner Rye left the meeting at 10: 1 0 p.m. Chair Erickson asked whether the upper parking lot will accommodate a turnaround area for emergency vehicles, and whether the area will be widened. Mr. Gannon stated there will be room for additional parking in that parking lot, adding that there is the opportunity to replace the 24 parking spots which will be lost in the site plan. Chair Erickson stated he would favor basing approval of the amendment upon no loss of parking spaces. Commissioner Nelson requested clarification with regard to the number of parking spaces as it relates to staff and students driving to school. Julie (principal) confirmed that I in 3 students drive to school, and 330 parking passes are issued. She noted that priority is given to students who are willing to carpool. Commissioner Nelson asked whether the addition of 3 fire hydrants was planned. Mr. Gannon stated that the fire inspector required 3 additional hydrants in conjunction with the upgrade of building safety. Commissioner Duchenes moved, seconded by Commissioner Galatowitsch to recommend approval of Planning Case #00-18, Special Use Permit Amendment, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the height for structures. 2. Approval of Rice Creek Watershed District. 3. Compliance with the Lighting Standards of the Zoning Ordinance. 4. All lighting (except a select few for security) be on timers to be shut off by 10:00 p.m., unless there is a school event which is later than 10:00 p.m. 5, Remove temporary classrooms. 6. Add three fire hydrants as requested by the Fire Inspector. 7. Parking be reconfigured for 0 loss from current number of parking spaces located on property. Voting on the motion: Erickson, Nelson, Duchenes, Galatowitsch voted aye. Baker voted nay. Sand abstained. The motion carried (4-1). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, April 24, 2000, City Council meeting. PLANNING CASE #00-19 - JEFF LANASSA - 3153 SHORELINE LANE - FRONT YARD VARIANCE Commissioner Nelson left the meeting at 10:20 p.m. Ms. Randall explained that the applicant is requesting approval of a front yard setback variance (28 feet proposed, when 40 feet is required) for an addition and two car garage on a single family lot zoned R-2.