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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 <br />{#2626 Minnetonka Center for the Arts, Continued) <br />before the City Council. <br />Dayton stated the Arts Center is considering a crushed rock surface for the parking lot in an effort <br />to help reduce the amount of hardcover on the site. Dayton noted they currently have a gravel <br />surface on the existing parking lot. <br />Stoddard noted the proposed facility is 30,000 square feet, with the parking area consisting of <br />21,000 square feet. St^dard inquired whether those numbers are accurate. <br />Dayton stated to his knowledge those numbers reflect usable square feet and are accurate. <br />Stoddard comr.iented it was his understanding the lower the cooling tower, the better, and <br />requested the Applicant explain the need for the higher cooling tower. <br />Dayton stated the higher cooling tower was designed primarily with economics in mind and is <br />designed to contain all the mechanical equipment needed for the building. Dayton stated the <br />cooling tower has been designed to be efficient as possible, as well as provide access to the <br />upper level. <br />Stoddard stated he would like to see the height of the cooling tower reduced somewhat as well as <br />compliance with the signage ordinance. <br />Dayton indicated the Arts Center would be willing to remove the signage from the cooling tower <br />or reduce the size of the letters. <br />Lindquist inquired what the anticipated noise level will be from the cooling tower. <br />Dayton stated the air handlers will be contained within the spaces, with a heat pump system also <br />being contained in the cooling tower. <br />Hawn commented she would like to see the height of the cooling tower reduced somewhat as <br />well. <br />Lindquist inquired whether die lighting and signage plans will be completed prior to the City <br />Council meeting. <br />Dayton stated they would be. <br />Lindquist stated he would like to see the signage ordinance complied with. <br />Valene Theis, Hill School, stated she w ould like adequate steps taken to insure the safety of the <br />children during construction of this facility. Theis requested fencing be installed around the <br />construction area while work is ongoing and that notice be given to the school when the <br />asbestos will be removed. Theis stated she was fme with the parking lot in the proposed <br />location. <br />Nancy Rochr, 4355 French Creek Drive, stated she is in support of the project but would like to <br />PAGE 14