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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. Stoddard inquired whether those numbers are accurate. <br /> Dayton stated to his knowledge those numbers reflect usable square feet and are accurate. <br /> Stoddard commented 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 the 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 would 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 fine with the parking lot in the proposed <br /> location. <br /> Nancy Roehr,4355 French Creek Drive, stated she is in support of the project but would like to <br /> • <br /> PAGE 14 <br />