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setbacks, lot coverage, lot sizes, parking requirements, signage, building height, building materials, landscaping requirements, etc. The process is meant to create a better development than the standard regulations may otherwise allow. The PUD process allows the City to negotiate certain aspects of the development; however, any conditions imposed on the PUD must have a rational basis related to the impacts of the development. While each PUD process is unique, it is a common process used by many cities. If a property is subdivided into multiple properties during the PUD process, it is still often viewed as one continuous development. The development as a whole would be expected to meet the landscaping, stormwater, and other similar requirements. For example, one property in the PUD may have 90 percent building coverage; however, the development as a whole would not does not exceed 80 percent building coverage to maintain conformance with the underlying zone. In order to maintain shared amenities such as landscaping and stormwater ponds, the development is required to create a legal entity to manage and maintain the shared amenities. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) process is typically at least a two step process. The first step is the Master PUD, which is a detailed concept plan for the entire development proposal, often outlining individual phases for development over a specified period of time. The second step is the Final PUD for each phase, which is a more detailed review as each development phase moves forward. During the Master PUD stage, the City works with the applicant to set an overall design framework or standard for a proposed development. These standards are then written into a development agreement which generally includes the design standards, a list of conditions, the size of the development, and what, if any, deviations from the underlying zoning district will be permitted. Once the Master PUD is approved, the applicant then creates a development that conforms to the development agreement for each subsequent Final PUD phase. The level of detail is guided by the type and scale of the development as well as the guidance or flexibility within the Zoning Code. This proposal technically includes three requests: 1. An Amendment to the Final Planned Unit Development for Phase 1 of the Arden Plaza Redevelopment 2. Preliminary Plat 3. Final Plat Buildings 2 and 4 would return to the Planning Commission and City Council prior to development for the Final PUD review for those properties. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for August 3, 2011 P: IPlanning\Planning CasesI2011111 -016 - Arden Plaza - PUD Amendment (Pending)I08-03-11 - PC Report - Arden Plaza - PUD Amendment.docx Page 3 of 10