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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION January 8, 20148 Associate Planner Bachler reviewed the surrounding area and the Plan Review. Associate Planner Bachler stated the Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed PUD Amendment at 1201 County Road E would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following twelve (12) findings of fact for consideration: 1. The property is located in the B-2 General Business District. 2. The City has adopted the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District that outlines future development principals for the area. 3. The City has adopted additional Design Standards for the B-2 District within the Zoning Code. 4. The Master PUD at 1201 County Road E was approved by the City on December 21, 2012 in Planning Case 12-019. 5. The Master PUD Development Agreement requires that any significant changes to the approved plans be reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council. 6. The applicant is requesting approval of an Amendment to the approved PUD to construct a 17,743 square foot retail building on the southeast corner of the property at 1201 County Road E. 7. process with a developer. 8. The proposed PUD Amendment is in substantial conformance with the requirements of the Zoning Code and the B-2 District Design Standards. 9. Where the plan is not in conformance with the Zoning Code, flexibility has been requested by the applicant and/or conditions have been placed on an approval that would mitigate the nonconformities. 10. The property is located in Sign District 5. 11. The proposed PUD Amendment is in conformance with the requirements of Sign District 5 of the Sign Code. 12. The proposal is not anticipated to adversely affect the immediate area or the community as a whole. Associate Planner Bachler explained that based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 13-017 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 1201 County Road E. Staff recommends the following twenty-four (24) 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. An amendment to the Development Agreement shall be prepared by the City Attorney and subject to City Council approval. The document shall be executed prior to the issuance of a grading and erosion control permit. 3. The applicant shall obtain a building permit within one year of the PUD Amendment approval or the approval shall expire unless extended by the City Council prior to the