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, . . . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 3, 2000 3 school did not have a SUP until a significant expansion occurred in 1987, with Planning Case #87-03. The property is accessed off of County Road E2. They currently have two access points. They are not proposing to change the access at this time. The site currently has a substantial wooded area along the east property line. They are adding several trees around the building and parking areas. This site meets the city landscape requirements. Section VI, F, I, j requires one parking space for each school employee plus three spaces per classroom. The site should have a total of 107 parking spaces. They currently have 87 parking spaces which is under the required number. They do not intend to have an increase in staff or students. The expansion is to better accommodate the existing enrollment and staff members. Zoning Ordinance Section VI, E, 3 regulates lighting. All lighting must direct light away from adjoining lots and public streets, the source of illumination shall be concealed, and shall not cast light that exceeds one foot candle on adjoining property. The addition will be constructed out of brick, glass, and metal to blend with the existing building. The Zoning Ordinance in Section VI, F, 4, states the maximum height of a structure is 35 feet. The proposed building expansions do not exceed the height requirement. The building is required to meet the R-l setback requirements. The proposed addition(s) meet the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Minimal grading will be done with this project. Rice Creek Watershed District approval is required. The Zoning Ordinance in Section V, F, 6 states that the maximum lot coverage for structures in the R -1 zoning district shall be 25 percent. The proposed addition provides for a lot coverage that will not exceed the maximum lot coverage for the district. The Zoning Ordinance in Section VI, E, 4, j requires all mechanical equipment to be constructed and located as to prevent direct view of said equipment. They are proposing some additional mechanical equipment on the roof of the building. Ms. Chaput stated that Staffrecommends approval of Planning Case #00-23, amendment to the Special Use Permit for Valentine Hills Elementary School, subject to four conditions. Ifthe Planning Commission makes a recommendation on this case, it would be heard at the Tuesday, May 30, 2000, regular City Council meeting. Dick Daniels, a representative of Perkins & Will, presented depictions of the proposed addition to the school. He stated the School District's recent referendum was concerned with indoor air quality issues, adding the proposed construction will include a new mechanical duct desiccant cooling system. He added this system will be energy efficient and will pay for itself within 10 to12 years. He noted the system will be located on the school's roof and back from the face of the building in all directions.