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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 7, 2014 6 <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler commented that the existing landscaped area where the addition will <br />be constructed is turf grass with a mix of mature trees. All areas di sturbed by the construction will be <br />restored to their previous condition. Building 10 is heavily screened from the south by a wooded <br />wetland area located between the building and County Road F. The additional trees needed to meet <br />the City’s landscaping requirements would be added on the east side of Innovation Way near the <br />Cumming Park Drive turnaround. <br /> <br />Site Data <br />Land Use Plan: Light Industrial and Office <br />Existing Land Use: Light Industrial and Office <br />Zoning: I-1: Limited Industrial / PUD Overlay <br />Size: 92.8 acres <br />Proposed Density: N/A <br />Topography: Level <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler reviewed the surrounding area, Boston Scientific’s previous Planning <br />Cases, Master Plan and the Plan Review. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: <br /> <br />1. A Master PUD was approved for 4100 Hamline Avenue North in Planning Case #02-025. <br />2. The proposed 730 square foot addition to Building 10 was not included in the approved <br />Master Plan and an amendment to the PUD is therefore required. <br />3. The Master PUD requires that a Site Plan Review be applied for prior to the construction of <br />any building or addition. <br />4. The property is located in the I-1: Limited Industrial District. <br />5. The proposal is in conformance with the zoning and design standard requirements for the I-1: <br />Limited Industrial District. <br />6. The applicant has provided a Parking Calculation Plan that shows adequate “Proof of <br />Parking” spaces in the event that additional parking is needed. <br />7. The proposal is not expected to exceed noise limits set by the Minnesota Pollution Control <br />Agency. <br />8. The proposal will not adversely impact the surrounding neighborhood or the City as a whole. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff <br />recommends approval of Planning Case 14-015 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment and <br />Site Plan Review at 4100 Hamline Avenue North. Staff recommends the following three (3) <br />conditions to be included with the approval: <br /> <br />1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the <br />conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City <br />Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. <br />2. A PUD Amendment drafted by the City Attorney shall be executed prior to the issuance of a <br />building permit. <br />3. The Master PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review shall automatically expire and become <br />void one (1) year after the date on which the Council granted such approval if work on the <br />project has not begun. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this <br />matter: