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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— MAY 14, 2012 6 There were no public comments. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Tamble seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2012-014 to certify the list of quarterly delinquent utility accounts to Ramsey County. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Tobacco Products Ordinance This item was moved to the Consent Agenda as Item 3E for approval. B. Planning Case 12-009 — 1201 County Road E; Preliminary and Final Plat and Master and Final PUD i City Planner Beekman presented the Council with information on the Preliminary and Final Plat, and Master and Final PUD for redevelopment of the property 1201 County Road E. She noted this property was owned by TAT Properties and was represented by Rob Davidson. The applicant has proposed redevelopment of the old Holiday Inn site into a 120-unit apartment complex while also subdividing the site into two parcels. City Planner Beekman reviewed the proposal noting the former 155-unit hotel would be converted into 120 studio and 1-bedroom units and would be completed in two phases. Phase I would include renovations to the first and second floors of the building and creating amenities on the first floor such as a basketball half-court, wi-fi lounge, fitness space, and theater area. The second phase would begin as market demanded on levels three and four. The McGuire's space would be developed at a later date. City Planner Beekman explained the subdivision of the parcel into two lots would create a two- acre corner parcel that would be developed at a future date. Reconstruction of the parking lot would create islands, curb and gutter along with storm water ponding throughout the site. She then discussed the preliminary plat in further detail, noting the plat would require park dedication fees. She noted a southbound Lexington Avenue right-in, right-out access was approved by the County, contingent on a specific lot 2 development plan for a bank. City Planner Beekman commented the landscaping plans meet all City requirements and a bike rack would be provided. The proposed layouts of the first and second floors were discussed, along with the location of the amenities on the first floor. A traffic study was completed for the proposed use and estimated that approximately 1,300 trips per day were generated by the previous Holiday Inn as a hotel. The traffic study assumed a proposed specialty retail use in the existing hotel, along with 120 apartment units, and commercial use in the adjacent parcel. City Planner Beekman explained the Planning Commission reviewed this item at their April 18, 2012 meeting and held a public hearing. The Planning Commission recommended denial (5-2) of