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f <br />MINUTES OFTHE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />SEPTEMBER 18,2000 <br />Julie Holmquist gave a brief background on the history of the Minnetonka Center for the <br />Arts, with the new facility intended to be a distinguished building that will meet the present and <br />future needs of the Arts Center. Holmquist commented they have gotten good community <br />support for this project and are anxious to commence work on the new facility. <br />Jim Dayton, Architect, stated he has worked with City Staff in order to insure compliance with <br />the City’s Codes. Dayton noted they are planning to house a considerable amount of mechanical <br />equipment in the cooling tower, which necessitates the 44.S foot height as well as providing a <br />focal point for the building. Dayton indicated the signage depicted in the plan does exceed the <br />allowable, with the Arts Center being agreeable to reduce the amount of signage if required. <br />Gary Gleason, Mortenson Construction, indicated he would be fine with the construction access <br />being located off of North Shore Drive. <br />Dayton stated the Arts Center is working with Tom Oslund & Associates on designing the <br />landscaping for this project, with work being undertaken to complete the drawings regarding <br />the stormwater management pond and grading and drainage for this site. <br />Hawn inquired whether they would be able to have the plans completed prior to review by the <br />City Council. <br />Dayton commented he is unable to give a definite time for when the plans will be completed. <br />Weinberger noted the next City Council meeting is scheduled for October 9*. <br />Dayton stated the looped driveway provides access for the school bus, which encompasses a <br />significant amount of traffic to and from the facility. Dayton stated the Arts Center is continuing <br />to address the issues outlined in the Planner’s Report, with a second loading berth being <br />unnecessary at this time. Dayton indicated the Arts Center is in the process of completing the <br />lighting and other plans for this facility at this time. <br />PAGE 21 <br />II <br />{