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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 11, 2005 Knudsen asked how much higher the addition will be over the existing building. Burow replied that the addition will be 28 feet higher. Burow reported that the addition is planned to work with Che existing grades so that it will not be necessary to take out a lot of fill from the property. Duray asked about the use of almninum panels. The City Planner replied that the Code allows for Che use of architectural metal in the building design as long as the building itself is not metal. Burow reported that these architectural panels are a very high-end material and provide for a crisp look. He noted that the Medtronics and Wells Fargo buildings utilize similar panels. Burow felt ChaC the aluminum panels are an upgrade from the decorative colored block on the existing building. Barraclough asked if the addition would be visible from Highway 36. Burow replied that in 1992 St. Jude agreed to maintain a 100 foot setback from its property lines. There are also significant trees on the property. However, given the height of the proposed addition, it will have some visibility from Highway 36. There was no one present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Barraclough stated that he was sure St. Jude would use due diligence to minimize the impact on h•ees. Burow agreed, and noted that St. Jude shares the City's concern about trees and will do whatever possible to minimize tree loss. Burow pointed out Chat the tree cover on the site was one of the reasons St. Jude selected this property in the first place. Knudsen asked about the proof of parking. Burow indicated that St. Jude feels it needs the additional parking that they are showing. The proof of parking shows the ability to add more parking if the use was change to strictly an office use. The office use generates the need for more parking than does the manufacturing use. The City Planner indicated that the need to demonsriate proof of parking in the event of a use change is a Code requirement. The Planner indicated that it appears that St. Jude can accommodate additional parking if the need arises. Duray recommended approval of the Amendment to Planned Unit Development to allow an 85,000 square foot addition (45,000 square feet manufacturing, 35,000 square feet office, and 5,000 square feet warehouse space) to the existing St. Jude Medical facility at 177 County Road B East as proposed subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner and the City Engineer, subject to approval of the Watershed -6-