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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL-July 13, 2009 31 Mr. Nielson stated that there are trees surrounding the tower that help shield its appearance from the neighboring community. Councilmember Grant stated that the buildings are located relatively close to the tower so it should not need to be this tall. Mr. Nielson stated that the engineers had determined that 75 feet would be necessary. Councilmember Grant stated that recommendation 5 states there would be vegetative screening from adjacent properties. He stated that this would not be a reality if the tower was 75 feet tall. He stated that he would not be able to support this amendment. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to Not Approve Planning Case 09-009 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment at 3900 Bethel Drive Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Five Conditions in the July 13, 2009, Memo to the City Council. City Planner Beekman stated that the findings of fact would need to be amended to support the motion for denial. Councilmember Grant stated that the reason for the denial would be visual - impact. - City Planner Beekman stated that the motion would not include the findings of fact. City Planner Beekman clarified that the motion would be to deny Planning Case 09-009 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment at 3900 Bethel Drive based on the visual impacts on the surrounding City and the inability to effectively screen the structure to accommodate for these impacts. Mr. Nielson stated that this concept was their best attempt at meeting the City's code. Councilmember Holmes stated that she would not support the motion on the table because she was in favor of the tower and providing this service to Bethel University, its students and its faculty.