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.< e 3-4 Stories 50 % (129.50) 30 % (77.70) 20 % (51.80) Proposed # of Caliper Inches 153.00 - 309.00 0.00 - 154.00 13.5.00 - 15.00 The revised planting schedule has been attached for Council's review. In addition, it appears that since this is a Special Use Permit (SUP) and not a Planned Unit Development (PUD), the proposed building height would require variances. The approximate building heights were outlined in the staff report to the Planning Commission; however, the hardship requirements were not discussed at the March 3rd meeting. This was likely due to the confusing nature of the SUP Master Plan, where master plans are common to PUDs and do not require hardship findings. Heritage Hall which has a very similar design received a 7'8" height variance fTOm the 35' foot maximum. The new sophomore dormitory would require a variance of 8'for the height of the majority of the building (2'6" of which is parapet walls), a variance of 11.5' for the height of the elevator penthouse, and a variance of 17' for the architectural feature at the internal corner of the east side of the building. The variance hardship criteria findings, . with staffs interpretation of the hardship shown in bold text, are listed below for Council's reVIew I. Whether the circumstances for which the variance is requested are unique to the property. Yes, there is only one other college property (Northwestern) in the City of Arden Hills which could claim a similar hardship. However, Northwestern College is located in a R-l zone whereas Bethel College is located in a B-1 zone. 2. Whether granting the variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the City's Zoning Code. Yes, granting of the variances does not appear to be inconsistent with the City's purpose and intent. 3. Whether the property in question can be put to a reasonable use without the granting of a variance. No, without granting of the variance the applicant would need to build a building with a larger footprint which would conflict with the City's requirement for landscape lot area. 4. Whether the hardship was created by the property owner. No, the dormitory was already approved in a different location on the campus and would've also required a height variance. 5. Whether granting the variance will alter the essential character of the neighborhood. No, the impact on surrounding properties would be limited as this dormitory is proposed for far northeastern part of the campus. The impact of a height \\Earth\Planning\Planning Cases\2004\04-02 Bethel SUP Amendment fOf dormitory (PENDING)\03-29-04 CC Report.doc Page 2 of4 .