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Pedestrian access to the site and parking layout has been modified to accommodate the revised building orientation. The existing parking area would be redone during Phase 1 and landscaping over the entire site installed. The existing retail building itself is not proposed to be altered as part of this development plan; however, it does appear to be in need of updating. Additional discussion to identify a timeline for façade improvements to the existing building would be appropriate at this time. The City Council reviewed the proposed PUD Amendment at their May 16, work session. At the meeting, the Council expressed general support for the amendment as proposed and site plan; however, expressed concern over the architectural design and quality of the building. In addition, the Council encouraged the developer to move forward with marketing Building 4, as a future development phase. Since the May 16, work session with the Council, CVS has revised their project proposal and submitted updated drawings (Attachment C). They anticipate submitting a full application for a PUD Amendment and Preliminary and Final Plat in time for the July 6, Planning Commission meeting. Discussion At this time, the Planning Commission is being asked to review and provide feedback on the proposed site plan revisions. As the applicant moves forward with a formal application for a PUD Amendment certain aspects of the project will be reviewed in more detail, such as landscaping and signage; however, those items have not yet been finalized for the purpose of this meeting. Staff has met with the developer and CVS Pharmacy several times over the last few months. The proposed site plan has been altered since our earliest meetings to be more in line with the City’s Guiding Plan for the B2 District. There are aspects of this plan that are improvements over the original Master Plan. The reorientation of the building to the south is a positive change that allows for better pedestrian movements into and through the site, and creates an improved relationship between the buildings and the parking on site. The drive-thru and loading areas have remained on the west side of the building and are screened by Building 2, which will be constructed as part of Phase 1, rather than at a later unknown date, as was the case with the City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for June 8, 2011 \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\Planning\Planning Cases\2011\11-008 - Arden Plaza Concept Review (Pending)\06-08-11 - Arden Plaza Concept Review - PC Memo.doc Page 3 of 5