8B, Plainning Case 11-005 - Trinity Lutheran Church Preliminary and Final Plat and Master and Final PUD

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Apri16, 2011 Draft Planning Commission Minntes Planning Case 11-OOS; Prelimin.ary and Final Plaf, and Master and fnaI PUD; Trinity Lutheran Chr�rch and the City of Arden Hills; 3245 New Brighton Road — Public Hearing City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the applicant, together with ihe City of Arden Hi11s, has requested a Preliminary and Final Plat and Master and Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow far tk�e subdivision of the property lacated at 3245 New Brighton Road. The City is currently negoiiating with ihe applicant to purchase the subdivided parcel and permanently consolidate it with Hazelnut Park. Sk�e provided additional background information. City Pla�ner Beekman stated the Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the propo�ed application meets the requirements of the Zoning Code, and advances the surraunding neighborhood or the community as a whoie. Staff offers the fo�lowing ten Findings for consideration: General Findings: 1, Parks are a permitted use in the R-2 Dist�ict. 2. The proposal is not anticipated to adversely impact nearby properties through nuisance, noise, dust, giare, or �nsightliness, and wilI not otherwise adversely impact the health, safeiy, and w�lfare af the comrz�unity. No construction activity is anticipated as a resu�t of this applicatian, and the sale of tiie property ta the City wi�l increase the City's parkland and open space area. 3. The proposal would not inerease parking and traffic on the site compared to existing condiiions. In addition, the City will continue to provide �aintenance and snow removal for the parking area subject to a successful signing of a purchase agreement and closing. 4. The proposal is i� keeping with many of the principl�s listed in the 2030 Comprehensive Pia� to develop and encourage use of park space. 5. There are no delinquent property taxes, special assessments, interest, or City utility fees due upon the sub�ect parcel. 6. The utility, sewage, ar�d pedestrian ease�ent r�quirements are rriet y the proposed plan. Planned Unit Development Review Findings: 7. The Master and Final PUD process allows flexibility with the implementation of the City's subdivision and zoning regu�ations. S. AIl Zoning requirements are met by the �roposed plans with the exception of landscaped lot coverage for Lot 1. 9. The land to be transferred to the City will remain as parkland and open space in pe�petuity. 10. No additional impervious surface vv�ll be constructed as a result of this application. City Planner Beekzx�a� stated Staff recommends approvaI of P�a.nning Casc #11-a05 for a PreliminaYy and Final Plat, arid Master and Final PUD at 3245 New Brighton Road subject to the following four conditions: