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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL May 11, 2009 14 Councilmember McClung stated that he had received a couple of e-mails from residents expressing concerns about sound from the campus greens. He asked what the resolution was for this and the City's recourse in order to protect the residents. He stated that Recommendation 12 does not cover the problem well enough. City Planner Beekman stated the Recommendation 12 covers sound and the City can require additional mitigation if needed. If there are any complaints it will be the responsibility of the College to get decibel readings to the City's satisfaction according to the City's Nuisance Code. Councilmember McClung clarified that he did not want the City to overlook something. City Planner Beekman stated that in terms of this project the language does cover any noise concerns on the campus green. Councilmember Holden clarified that the structure would be LEED certified. City Planner Beekman stated that the structure would be LEED certified though the level of certification was not established at the time of the report. Councilmember Grant asked what the orientation of the structure was in relation to the community. He stated that it appeared that the structure itself would provide some sound mitigation for the residents. Mayor Harpstead stated that it looked like this would be accurate according to the aerial view provided. Councilmember Holden asked if the City had inspected the landscaping that was done last year as part of Phase 1. City Planner Beekman stated that Staff had inspected the landscaping last fall to verify that it was completed but would be inspecting this landscaping within the next couple of weeks to make sure things were still alive. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to Approve Planning Case 09-005 and the Site Plan --- Agreement for a Site Plan Review and Variance for Northwestern College at 3003 Snelling Avenue Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Twenty Conditions in the May 1 1, 2009, Memo to the City Council.