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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 8, 2013 6 parking requirements for retail uses in the Arden Plaza Planned Unit Development. An additional assumption was made that the two proposed restaurant tenants in the Phase I building would have a total seating capacity of 90. A table was included in the staff memo outlining the parking requirement numbers for the development. The employee parking proposed osed for Phase I would be located off site on the adjacent properties. As a condition of approval, an agreement that provides shared parking between the three properties, as well as shared ingress, egress, and maintenance of these areas, will be required. Community Development Intern Bachler believed that the proposed number of parking spaces is reasonable. The applicant has given special consideration to the mix of tenants on the site to support uses with staggered traffic periods during the day. Additionally, the inclusion of sidewalks, crosswalks, and landscaping in the design of the parking lot will help facilitate pedestrian mobility between buildings. This in turn will support the proposed shared parking amongst the properties. Community Development Intern Bachler explained that the building proposed for Phase I was evaluated based on the additional design standards for the B3 District included in the City Code. The Phase I building elevations were reviewed in detail with the Council. He commented that the City Council and Planning Commission have previously expressed concern about the design of the eastern side of the building. While traditionally this is where the primary building entrance would be located, the building is oriented towards the interior of the site and the back of the building faces Lexington Avenue. Staff has worked with the developer to ensure that this side of the building is well designed. Awnings and light fixtures that have been included to break up the facade and landscaping in the adjacent right of way will help partially screen the building. Additionally, the developer has proposed constructing the facade entirely with brick and all service doors will be painted to match the color of the brick used. The materials selected for the trash enclosure were discussed. Community Development Intern Bachler stated that the Planning Commission discussed this item on June 19, 2013, and recommended approval of the Planning Case based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, for a Master PUD, a Final PUD for Phase I, and a Preliminary Plat at 3833 Lexington Avenue. Staff recommends the following twenty-four conditions be included with the approval: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the submitted plans as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. The applicant shall obtain a building permit within one year of the Final PUD approval for Phase I or the approval shall expire unless extended by the City Council prior to the approval's expiration date. Extension requests must be submitted in writing to the City at least 45 days prior to the expiration date. 3. The applicant shall apply for a Final PUD of Phase II within five years and Phase III within ten years of the Master PUD approval or the approval shall expire unless extended by the City Council prior to the approval's expiration date. Extension requests must be submitted in writing to the City at least 45 days prior to the expiration date. 4. The applicant shall submit a financial surety in the amount of 125 percent of the estimated costs of Phase I site improvements including grading, utilities, and paving, prior to the