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2-Bedrooms 18 24% 730 800 0 3-Bedrooms 31 41% 1,100 900 31 42 of the 75 units would not meet the minimum size requirements. It should be noted that as a pre-existing hotel being converted into residential apartments, there are structural challenges that would not exist if the building were a new construction project. Furthermore,the proposal does include substantially more usable common and leisure area than the minimum zoning requirements,which may off-set the need for larger unit sizes. In addition, the target market for the units is likely to be younger people and students, who may not desire larger unit sizes. Security Plan The applicant has met with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department to discuss their security plan. Deputy Eastham has indicated that he has met with the applicants, provided comment, and is satisfied with the direction of discussions as well as the revisions that have been made by the applicant. At this point the security plan has not been finalized; however,the Security Plan will need to be implemented by the applicant, and inspected and approved by the Sheriff's Department prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy on the property. Lighting Plan—Meets Requirements A photometric plan was submitted and has been reviewed by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department. Revisions have been made based on Deputy Eastham's comments, and the revised plan has been approved by the Sheriff's Department. The plan complies with the City's lighting requirements. Parking—Flexibility Requested The Zoning Code requires at least one stall per unit to be enclosed. The proposed plan indicates no enclosed parking stalls. The pre-existing parking lot and building make structured parking difficult to incorporate onto the site. The applicant has proposed a reconstruction of the parking lot with additional lighting to provide a safe, secure, and aesthetically pleasing parking lot area. Common Area—Meets Requirements The Zoning Code requires common area to be provided that is devoted to recreation or leisure activities, and that both indoor and outdoor common areas be included. The proposed plan has a large amount of interior common space, as well as newly created. outdoor green space. Additional programmed outdoor gathering spaces will also need to City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Special Meeting for November 28, 2012 P:IPlanninglPlanning Cases12012W-019-1201 County Road E-PUD MAster and Final PlanUI-28-12-PC Report-1201 County Road E PUD.docx Page 6 of 17