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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION December 4, 20132 Proposed Density: N/A Topography: Level Community Development Intern Bachler reviewed the surrounding area, past Planning Cases for Boston Scientific and the Plan Review. Community Development Intern Bachler explained the Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review at 4100 Hamline Avenue North would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following eight (8) findings of fact for consideration: 1. A Master PUD was approved for 4100 Hamline Avenue North in Planning Case #02-025. 2. The proposed 1,310 square foot addition to Building 14 was not included in the approved Master PUD and an amendment to the PUD is therefore required. 3. The Master PUD requires that a Site Plan Review be applied for prior to the construction of any building or addition. 4. The property is located in the I-1: Limited Industrial District. 5. The proposal is in substantial conformance with the zoning and design standard requirements for the I-1: Limited Industrial District. 6. 7. The proposal is not expected to exceed noise limits set by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. 8. The proposal will not adversely impact the surrounding neighborhood or the City as a whole. Community Development Intern Bachler stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 13-021 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment and Site Plan Review at 4100 Hamline Avenue North. Staff recommends the following five (5) conditions to be included with the approval: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted 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. A PUD Amendment drafted by the City Attorney shall be executed prior to the issuance of a building permit. 3. The applicant shall acquire a Grading and Erosion Control Permit prior to commencing land disturbing activities on the site. 4. The Master PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review shall automatically expire and become void one (1) year after the date on which the Council granted such approval if work on the project has not begun. 5. If noise from Building 14 exceeds MPCA noise regulations for residential areas at the property line, the applicant shall reduce noise levels in order to be in compliance with MPCA regulations. If the City receives complaints regarding noise levels, the applicant