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.... ill", . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 5 Commissioner Zimmennan moved, seconded by Commissioner Bezdicek to approve Planning Case No. 03-23, Guidant Site Plan Parking Ramp Review, 4100 North Hamline Avenue, subject to the thirteen conditions as noted in staff's September 3, 2003, report. . Chair Sand encouraged applicant to maintain its previous commitment to the neighborhood and suggested they work with the residents on these issues. Commissioner Ricke asked they take care during construction to not damage the existing oak tree roots. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). C. PLANNING CASE #03-25 - GUIDANT MASTER PLAN PUD (SECOND) AMENDMENT. 2100 NORTH RAMUNE AVENUE Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 8: 10 p.m. Mr. Hellegers stated applicants were requesting approval of a second amendment to the previously approved Master Plan Planned Unit Development (PUD). Staff recommended approval based on the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall continue to abide by the conditions of approval as stated in the approved Master Plan PUD. . 2. The Phasing Schedule shall be amended to reflect the 38,000 square foot addition to Building N in Phase One (2003-2006) Chair Sand invited anyone for or against the variance to come forward and make comment. Brad Kessler, 1251 Wyncrest Court, stated he was a member of the workgroup meeting and he noted he was pleased with how Guidant worked with the neighbors. He stated the building did not meet the setback requirements. He noted when people walked the trails; it was very noisy in the comer because they placed air conditioner units along that comer. He expressed concern about the height of the building. He stated he would like the building space to not go into the setback and remove the fans from the air conditioners away from the neighborhood area. He asked how the changes would affect the whole PUD. Mr. Hellegers replied with respect to the setback issue, the northwest comer was approximately 68 feet and the requirements required a 20-foot setback. He noted this was approved on the Master Plan PUD approved in 2002. He indicated the building would be more than 100 feet away from the property line. With respect to lot coverage, it would be a change of.3 percent. Commissioner Ricke asked if parking areas counted for lot coverage. Mr. Hellegers replied they did not, but he had given the Commission the lot coverage figures for the parking structures. . Judd Brasch, RSP, stated when the building was added to the Master Plan PUD there were flour silos, which had been since demolished. He believed the silos were 40 feet in height. He indicated the existing structure was approximately 26 feet and the proposed addition would match that height. He noted there would be some mechanical units on the