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The proposed addition would create a need for 360 parking spaces in accordance with the City's parking standards. Currently there is a deficit of parking spaces on the campus . which Guidant has proposed to address through proof of parking, allowing for 806 potential spaces should the need for those spaces become apparent. 9. Traffic Traffic has remained one of the key issues for the Campus Master Plan. However, tbe Master Plan (third) Amendment should not have a significant impact on traffic at the Guidant Campus. Previously, staff received several telephone calls and letters from residents who were concerned about the traffic at the intersection of County Road F and Hamline. The general belief was that the additional traffic at Guidant will only worsen the problem. Staff has not received any letters or telephone calls from residents about the current application. The Guidant Master Plan POO Phasing Schedule shows the reconstruction of the intersection of HamIine Avenue and County Road F contemplated for somewhere before Phase 2 of the Master Plan (2010-2015). This would follow the construction of Addition J and Building K. Several other traffic improvements are planned for Phase 2 including a possible light at Fernwood Avenue and County Road F. One of the requirements of the original Master Plan was that Guidant would perform a traffic study at the conclusion of each phase of development (and prior to the start of the next phase). Since Addition J was originally included in Phase 2, if Building K were . constructed a traffic study would in a sense already be "overdue". The Planning Commission should diseuss whether the traffic study should now take place prior to the construction of Building K (still in Phase I) or whether the traffic study could wait until after the construction of Building K and Parking Ramp #5 (as scheduled, at the conclusion of Phase 2). Staff Recommendation In Planning Case #04-01 staff recommends approval of the Planned Unit Development Master Plan (Third) Amendment and Final PUD for Addition ''J'' subject to 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 90,000 square foot Addition ''J'' in Phase One (2003-2006). 3. The applicant shall permanently maintain the 60-foot clearance around the entire building. 4. Building Permit Plans shall be submitted to the Building Official a minimum of two (2) weeks before the planned start of construction. \\Earth\Planning\Planning Case!':\2004\04-01 Guidant Master Plan PUD Amendment and Final PUD for Addition J (PENDfNG)\02-04-04 PC Report.doc Page 70f8 .