05-04-11-PC - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—April 6, 2011 2 PLANNING CASES A. Planning Case 11-005; Preliminary and Final Plat, and Master and final PUD; Trinity Lutheran Church and the City of Arden Hills; 3245 New Brighton Road — Public Hearing City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the applicant, together with the City of Arden Hills, has requested a Preliminary and Final Plat and Master and Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow for the subdivision of the property located at 3245 New Brighton Road. The City is currently negotiating with the applicant to purchase the subdivided parcel and permanently consolidate it with Hazelnut Park. She provided additional background information. City Planner Beekman stated the Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application meets the requirements of the Zoning Code, and advances the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole. Staff offers the following ten Findings for consideration: General Findings: 1. Parks are a permitted use in the R-2 District. 2. The proposal is not anticipated to adversely impact nearby properties through nuisance, noise, dust, glare, or unsightliness, and will not otherwise adversely impact the health, safety, and welfare of the community. No construction activity is anticipated as a result of this application, and the sale of the property to the City will • increase the City's parkland and open space area. 3. The proposal would not increase parking and traffic on the site compared to existing conditions. In addition, the City will continue to provide maintenance and snow removal for the parking area subject to a successful signing of a purchase agreement and closing. 4. The proposal is in keeping with many of the principles listed in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan 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 subject parcel. 6. The utility, sewage, and pedestrian easement requirements are met y the proposed plan. Planned Unity Development Review Findings: 7. The Master and Final PUD process allows flexibility with the implementation of the City's subdivision and zoning regulations. 8. All Zoning requirements are met by the proposed 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 perpetuity. 10.No additional impervious surface will be constructed as a result of this application. City Planner Beekman stated Staff recommends approval of Planning Case#11-005 for a Preliminary and Final Plat, and Master and Final PUD at 3245 New Brighton Road subject to the following four conditions: