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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Planning Commission Meeting, 6-5-91 Page 6 CASE #91-04 (Cont'd) Winiecki advised the Site Plan Review process, which follows the PUD process, requires building plans be reviewed by the City Engineer and RCWD as the plans relate to grading, drainage and erosion issues. Winiecki asked for any further comments from the floor. Hearing no response she closed the Public Hearing at 8:35 p.m. Member Carlson questioned if the College is aware of the fact the two above -ground storage tanks, near the waterfront area, do not conform to PCA and NFPA standards and if there are plans to remove the heavy equipment located in this area. Glenn Petersen stated he was recently advised by the IJVFD Fire Chief that the tanks are not in compliance. He advised the College will take necessary action to insure the tanks are in compliance with requirements of both agencies. Petersen indicated the heavy equipment could be stored in other areas. Carlson questioned if the aquatic equipment on the lake could be housed inside a building. He noted the three large Poplar trees which have blown over in recent storms. Petersen explained one of the boats, which is used during the summer months and is a promotional item from the business, is returned to the company in the fall. He stated the remaining canoes and sailboats are used throughout the summer and remain on the lake. Petersen advised five trees were lost in the storm and will be removed. Carlson urged College representatives to clean-up the area, move the heavy equipment and tanks near the lake; noted he has received several complaints from area residents. Erickson and Petersen agreed and advised the best solution would be to construct a storage facility in the future. Member Petersen questioned if Rice Creek Watershed District periodically examines the area after granting permits. Planner Bergly explained that once the erosion control device is placed at the site, the Watershed District will inspect to insure proper installation; unsure if further inspections are done. He indicated the College is required to submit building plans or site plan changes to RCWD. President Erickson stated the College does not desire to allow erosion of the site and has attempted to control the problem. Glenn Petersen advised that RCWD has made post -construction inspections of the site and that it is an ongoing process. Member Petersen questioned if there is a projection for future enrollment and noted the enrollment is approximately 1,200. He asked if the College has a maximum figure, since officials have indicated they would prefer to remain small. Erickson stated this year the College has had the largest enrollment with 11115 students. He explained Northwestern has 95% full-time equivalent students, which is the highest in the state for all Colleges and Universities; 1,256 students. Erickson advised the College is somewhat restricted by the size of the site and topography. He explained to -exceed the average 1,200 to 1,300 student enrollment would require City approval and the plan does not address this issue.