06-19-13 PC Special Meeting Minutes

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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION –JUNE 19, 201313 The Building Official did not have any comments on the project. A letter dated April 8, 2013, from the Lake Johanna Fire Marshal is included in Attachment E. The Assistant City Engineer reviewed the proposal and provided comments in a memo dated June 6, 2013 (Attachment E). B. Ramsey County Review Ramsey County submitted their comments in the letter dated May 17, 2013 (Attachment E). The County considers the existing driveway access on Lexington Avenue that will serve the Phase I and Phase II development as a temporary access point. The proposed new access driveway at the southern end of the site is approved as the sole permanent access off of Lexington Avenue. Prior to granting approval for the southerly access, the property owner must close the existing access driveway on Lexington Avenue. Approval will also be conditioned on the new access aligning with the Target Service Road, the construction of a right turn lane on LexingtonAvenue, and the installation of necessary traffic controls at the intersection as determined by a traffic study. Ramsey County has stated that any accommodations necessary to provide safe access will not be funded by the County. The County has indicated a need for a right turn lane on Red Fox Road to turn southbound onto Lexington Avenue as the site develops. The City of Shoreview has plans to make improvements to Red Fox Road east of Lexington Avenue and the design of this right turn lane should be coordinated closely with Shoreview’s plans. The applicant has adjusted their plans to accommodate this future right-of-way need. Community Development Intern Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1.The applicant is requesting approval of a MasterPUD, Final PUD for Phase I, and a Preliminary Plat for the Lexington Station redevelopment site. 2.The PUD process allows for flexibility within the City’s regulations through a negotiated process with a developer. 3.The Lexington Station property is located in the B-3 Service Business District. 4.The proposed development is a permitted use in the B-3 District. 5.The City has adopted design standards for the B-3 District within the Zoning Code. 6.The Master PUD and Final PUD for Phase I are in substantial conformance with the requirements of the City’s Zoning Code and design standards. 7.The Master PUD and Final PUD for Phase I are in substantial conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. 8.Where the plan is not in conformance withthe City’s Zoning Code, flexibility has been requested by the applicant and/or conditions have been placed on an approval that would mitigate the nonconformity. 9.The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. Community Development Intern Bachler stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, Staff recommends approval of Planning Case 13-003 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: