7B, Planning Case 11-016 - Arden Plaza Final PUD Amendment and

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As part o� the original applicaiion, the developer also received approval for a Fina1 PUD for Phase I of the development. The frsi phase was for Buildings 1 and 3, but would have also included a mill and overlay of tbe existing parking lot, construction oimain street style entrances at County Road E and Lexington, irnplementation of the landscape plan throughoui the development, and site grading an.d grass pads for fi�ture buildings 2 and 4. No improveznents to Bui�ding #5, the existing retail center, were aniicipated as part of that appror�al. Since the approval o� tlie Master and Final PUD for Phase I, the developer's negotiations with Walgreens have stalled. The developer has since negotiated with CVS Pharmacy, and is pro�osing amendments to the Final PUD for Phase I in terms of layout and timeline. The changes to the proj ect axe summarized in detail in Attachment A. At the May 16, 20I1, City Council work session, Arden Plaza and CVS Phaxmacy presented their concept plan to ihe Council. At the ti�ne of the wor� session, the Council expressed general support for the project and directed the developers to mave forward wiih their applicatian. The Master PUD, along with the original plan set and the conditions oi approval associated with it, remain� valid. The originally approved Development Agreement has been included as part of Attachment C, along witY� a copy of the Master Plan. At this time, the applicants are requesting amendinents to the Final PUD for Phase I pertaining on�y to the site layout for Lo# 1, as well as the timing of some of the overall site improvezxients associated with Phase I. Furtherinore, the configuraiion of the oxiginally approved Plat is to be adjusted. slightly becaus� Bui�ding 3 has been removed from the deveiopment plan. New to the proposal since the Augusi 3, 201 T, Planning Commission meeting, Arden i'laza is proposing a nurnber of interim improvements to the existing parking lot and retail building while they work on a long term plan far that area. A long term plan will be required as part of Phase II of the Arden Plaza redevelopment. As part of Phase I, and in con�unction with the construction of ihe CVS Pharmacy, Arden Plaza is proposing the fflllowing improvements: 1. Repair the wood paneling behind the business sigris, then paintlstain wood paneling; 2. Spruce up the existing plan.ters in ihe front of the cenfer; 3. Replace "Cleaners" and "Crreat China" signs; 4. Replace ali four "Arden Plaza" signs; 5. Remove the five white pedestrian lights to the west of �ainage pond when ��e same Iights along the entrances are repiaced; 6. Landscape the parking lot island where the fire hydrant is located.; 7. Add landscaping to the tiexed rock area along the retainin.g wail; 8. Check, and replace as needed, light fixiures under the arcade/awning; 9. Paint the e�isting stucco on ihe two towers; 10. Patch and sealcoat parking loi. City ofArden Hills Cdty Council Meeting for August 29, 2011 P: lPlanninglAlanning Casesl2011411-01G - Arden Pdaza - PUIJ Rmendment (PCrlppraved)108-29-11- CC Report - tlyden Plaza.doc Page 2 of 5