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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL May 11, 2009 13 <br /> C. Motion to Approve Planning Case 09-005 and the Site Plan <br /> Agreement for a Site Plan Review and Variance for Northwestern <br /> College at 3003 Snelling Avenue Based on the Findings of Fact and <br /> the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Twenty Conditions in the <br /> May 11., 2009, Memo to the City Council <br /> City Planner Beekman stated that Northwestern College has submitted an <br /> application for a site plan review to construct Phase 2 of their Master PUD. Phase 2 <br /> consists of a 72,639 square foot commons building, an elevator addition to Nazareth <br /> Hall, and a campus green. As part of the application they are also requesting a <br /> height variance for the commons building that would exceed the maximum height <br /> requirements in the R1 district, which is 35 feet. The proposed building would be <br /> 47 feet 10 inches at its tallest point. She reviewed the site plan overview, <br /> landscaping plan, and tree preservation plan. She also provided a map that showed <br /> the height variances for the proposal. <br /> Mayor Harpstead asked if the height was to the peak or average of the slope. <br /> City Planner Beekman stated that it was the average of the slope is how height is <br /> defined and measured. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked why there was not a blueprint showing the height <br /> of the proposed buildings in relation to each other. <br /> City Planner Beekman stated that there had been plans submitted with the exact <br /> heights but the diagrams being presented showed the heights rounded off. <br /> City Planner Beekman reviewed a photometric plan and the Planning Commission <br /> recommendations for approval. Staff has met with the neighbors on two occasions <br /> to discuss the project. <br /> Mayor Harpstead stated that the prayer tower is directed inward on the site not <br /> toward the boundary and this would resolve any potential site line questions. <br /> City Planner Beekman stated that this was correct. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if there were any outstanding issues with the <br /> residents. <br /> City Planner Beekman stated that Staff has been in contact with them and feels <br /> that any issues have been addressed. <br />