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. . . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MARCH 7, 2001 13 Commissioner Erickson asked what square footage is represented on the Maximum Plan, Mr. Dowdy stated this scheme originated from a three-story building but could be composed of two eight story towers connected by a two to three story atrium, or any variation to reach that square footage, Commissioner Erickson mentioned a building that is being constructed in Roseville, Mr, McClure stated that is a five-story building, Commissioner Erickson stated he does not object to an eight-story building and feels this would be an appropriate location for such a scale of building, He commented on the surrounding buffer space and adjacent freeway. Commissioner Erickson stated the maximum height of the ramp would need to stay within the Code of 35 feet in height. Ms, Chaput stated parking would need to accommodate the building SIze, Mr. Dowdy reviewed heights of various parking deck configurations, Chair Baker indicated support that the 35 foot height restriction be measured from Gateway Boulevard since that is what will be seen. Commissioner Erickson agreed that using the elevation of Gateway Boulevard would be an appropriate benchmark, The Commission concurred. Commissioner Duchenes stated she shares the concern expressed by Commissioner Galatowitsch about the impact of an eight-story high building in this location, However, she has no problem with five or six stories in height, She asked if it is common to express this limitation in feet above grade, Mr. McClure stated they have decided to not do that since the floor elevations have not stayed static due to new technology issues, Mr. Dowdy explained the ranges in feet that a story could be and advised that it is somewhat user defined. Mr. McClure suggested the foot measurement per story not be addressed since different users may have different requirements. Commissioner Erickson suggested that mechanical penthouses be included within the eight story requirement. Ms. Chaput stated the Code measures to the flat roof and does not include the measurement of mechanical equipment. Commissioner Erickson stated he is addressing equipment contained within an enclosed story, Commissioner Zimmerman asked if the intent is for underground parking, Mr. McClure stated if the building is three to four stories or more, they would have underground parking so the first floor would be at the level of the elevated deck, Mr, Dowdy stated the parking would be at grade elevation within the site, Chair Baker reviewed the "Building Design and Materials" section.