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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 2, 2004 2 Commissioner Zimmern1an moved, seconded by Commissioner Larson to approve the .- May 5, 2004 minutes as amended. .. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PLANNING CASE #04-11: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE; SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR RILEY HALL RENOVATION (ENTRY VESTIBULE); 3003 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Commissioner Bezdicek arrived at 7:07 p.m. Mr. Hellegers stated applicants were requesting a Site Plan Review approval for the renovation of Riley Hall. An entry vestibule on the west side of the building would be the only increase to the building footprint. Staff recommended approval based on the following conditions: I. Building Permit Plans shall be submitted to the Building Official a minimum of two (2) weeks before the planned start of construction. No construction shall begin before plans are approved by the City of Arden Hills' Building Official. e 2. Chair Sand asked if they needed to address the lighting. Mr. Hellegers replied he had received one call from a resident regarding lighting and had spoken with the applicant who indicated there was no additional lighting being proposed in this area. Chair Sand invited anyone for or against the variance to come forward and make comment. Bill Pochaska (?sp), 311 South 3rd Street, Stillwater, Northwestern College and Radio, stated this was a small element they were adding onto and its primary use and function was to give an identifier as to the entrance to the building. He noted this would also create an air lock, which was important for energy conservation. Commissioner Bezdicek asked if this structure would take away from the aesthetic architecture of the existing buildings. Mr. Pochaska relied this would be architecturally compliant with the existing structure. Michael Graupman, 1140 Winnetka Avenue, Golden Valley, Northwestern College and Radio was also present for any questions from the Commission. Nancy Jacobson, 3188 Asbury Avenue, stated she was the resident who had a concern with lighting. She noted she lived across the street from the parking lots and she was . concerned about the length of construction and the hours of construction. She stated they were not screened very well from all of the activities in this area. She asked if there was any exterior work being done. She also expressed concern about the lighting. She indicated there were flood lights mounted on the building directed out into the parking lot