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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 18,2000 (#2626 Minnetonka Center for the Arts, Continued) Street and to screen the property from the residential properties located to the east. Additional trees are to be planted to screen from the residential properties to the north and west. Weinberger stated Hill School'is located on the adjacent property, with Hill School currently utilizing the tennis court and an outdoor area. The property is immediately adjacent to the proposed east parking area. The use of the lot for parking is a possible safety issue for the neighboring school, with one option being to require fencing along the property line between the school and Arts Center to define the property boundary and to screen the parking area. Temporary fencing should be provided along the property lines to Hill School to separate the construction area from the Hill School property. Weinberger stated construction traffic should be limited to access to the southwest entrance. Weinberger recommended if this application is approved, it be subject to the seven conditions outlined in the September 15, 2000 Planner’s Report. Julie Hallquist gave a brief background on the historj’ of the Minnetonka Center for the Arts, with the new facility intended to be a distinguished building that will meet the present and future needs of the Arts Center. Hallquist commented they have gotten good community support for this project and are artxious to commence work on the new facilitv. Jim Da>ton, Architect, stated he has worked with City Staff in order to insure compliance w’ith the City’s Codes. Dayton noted they are planning to house a considerable amount of mechanical equipment in the cooling tower, which necessitates the 44.5 foot height as well as providing a focal point for the building. Dayton indicated the signage depicted in the plan does exceed the allowable, with the Arts Center being agreeable to reduce the amount of signage if required. Gary Gleason, Mortenson Construction, indicated he would be fine with the construction access being located off of North Shore Drive. Dayton stated the Arts Center is working w ith Tom Oslund & Associates on designing the landscaping for this project, with work being undertaken to complete the drawings regarding the stormwater management pond and grading and dr^^'inage for this site. Ha\vn inquired whether they would be able to have the plans completed prior to review by the City Council. Dayton commented he is unable to give a definite time for when the plans will be completed. Weinberger noted the next City Council meeting is scheduled for October 9*. Dayton stated the looped driveway provides access for the school bus, which encompasses a significant amount of traffic to and from the facility. Dayton stated the Arts Center is continuing to address the issues outlined in the Planner’s Report, with a second loading berth being unnecessary at this time. Dayton indicated the Arts Center is in the process of completing the lighting and other plans for this facility at tliis time. Hawn recommended the Applicant have the plans for this project completed prior to appearing PAGE 13