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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - March 31, 2008 14 Planner I Beekman stated that this was a two stage process with a three to five year build out. The first stage would include the lower level at approximately 12 feet below grade and the landscaping and the second stage would be roughly at grade. Mayor Harpstead asked if the footing for the second stage would be added during the first stage as well. Planner I Beekman stated that they were being done at this time. Councilmember Holden asked if any of the neighbors had come forward with objections regarding this plan. Planner I Beekman stated a public hearing was held at the Planning Commission and that there were concerns raised primarily around the increased traffic and speed. Those concerns were addressed with the traffic calming and those residents indicated that they were happy with those conditions added by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Holden asked about the concerns regarding the lighting. Planner I Beekman stated that the landscaping being installed should address the concerns about lighting. Also there was a condition added that as build out occurs the City can require additional landscaping if there are any problems overtime. Mayor Harpstead asked if this stage will also include the pedestrian tunnel under the road. Mr. Tom Manning, Project Manager and Engineer for Bonestroo, stated that the tunnel was being added and put in at this time. Councilmember McClung clarified the components of the plan as being the lower level of the parking facility and the road extension and that the landscaping plan does include suggestions regarding the use of already existing landscaping. Mr. Brian Humphries, A VP of Facility Operations and Planning for Northwestern College, stated that the area in question was being utilized in addition to a layering concept that the landscape contractors suggested. Councilmember McClung asked if the trees at the gate would also be included in the first stage. Mr. Humphries stated that those trees were part of the first stage. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to Approve Planning Case 08-006 and the Site Plan Agreement for a Site Plan Review for Northwestern College at 3003 Snelling Avenue Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Twenty-one Conditions in the March 31, 2008, Memo to the City Council. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).