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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MARCH 7, 2001 7 . c) Maximum building height be increased from 35 feet to eight stories (Zoning Ordinance Section 5 (F)) and to accommodate proper wall signage at a height to be determined during final design. i. It was the intent ofthe Gateway Business District to have the comer ofI694 and 135W display prominent office building(s), The Zoning Ordinance states that, "" .multi-story buildings will be encouraged,.." within the District; and n. The proposed use is reasonable for the District and should be established according to the vision outlined by the Gateway Business Zoning District. d) Parking ramps/decks be permitted within the front yard setback (10' where not currently permitted) and the side yard/corner setback (20' where not currently permitted) (Zoning Ordinance Section 5 (F)). i, The Zoning Ordinance does not define parking ramps/decks nor does it allow for accessory structures in the front yard setback, The Design Standards define these structures as accessory structures, The proposed parcel fronts onto many public streets, The best location for large parking structures is out of view from the prominent comer of 135W and 1694, although this is considered the "front" of the property; and 11, The applicant needs to have the flexibility to build parking ramps/decks in the front yard within ten feet of the right of way. The reduced setback is needed to allow intense and unified development of the central part of the site, where it is developable, and preserve the rest ofthe site, . e) Side yard setbacks for the principal structure(s) be decreased to la' on the interior (where 20' is required) and 20' on the corner (where 50' is required) (Zoning Ordinance Section 5 (F)). I. In order to develop the central part ofthe site as an intense and unified project, the applicant requires the reduced setbacks identified in the proposed Design Standards. The reduced setbacks will also be needed to allow development of individual phases and any lots replatted for those phases; and ll, The proposed development may include shared drives, parking and cross parking/access easements/agreements, In order to develop in this manner, side yard interior and comer setbacks will need to be reduced, f) Reducing the specific landscape requirements (caliper inches) outlined in Appendix A, Zoning Ordinance, relating to the square footage of floors of a building and building height to reflect the proposed requirements in the applicant's Design Standards. I. The requirements in Appendix A are outdated according to ongoing recommendations from horticultural, forestry and nursery professionals; ll, The landscape industry has experienced significant local shortages of commonly planted varieties and sizes oftrees; iii, Smaller tree sizes minimize transplant shock and tree loss, often outgrowing and overtaking larger trees. Smaller trees are more easily handled, less susceptible to planting damage and more adaptable to their environment. . Ms. Chaput reported the City of Arden Hills received the complete application for this request on February 14,2001. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statue the City must act on this request by April 15,2001(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 June 14, 2001, The City may,