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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 27, 2014 7 being made to the parking lot in Phase 1 are being completed in order to accommodate the roadway expansion project proposed by Ramsey County at the intersection of Lexington Avenue North and County Road F West. City Planner Streff reported that during Phase 2 of construction, the secondary driveway along Lexington Avenue North would be permanently closed so that a right turn lane onto County Road F West can be constructed. The roadway expansion project would result in the removal of additional parking spaces along the eastern side of the property. The removal of these parking spaces is critical to the plans as this additional space is needed for the new turn lane and landscaping buffer along Lexington Avenue North. Phase 2 includes new parking spaces along the north property line and around the rain garden that is proposed to be constructed within the old driving lane that provided access out to Lexington Avenue North. City Planner Streff reviewed the Plan Evaluation and provided the following findings of fact: General Findings: 1. The property is located in the I-1 Limited Industrial Zoning District. 2. The lot is 226,098 square feet in size with approximate dimensions of 640 feet in width, and 350 feet in depth. 3. The property currently consists of a principal building 24,006 square feet in size and an accessory structure 1,800 square feet in size. 4. Ramsey County is proposing traffic improvements along Lexington Avenue North and County Road F West. 5. The property currently has access off of both Lexington Avenue North and County Road F West. 6. In Phase 1 of construction the access off of County Road F West and the driveway that provides access to the front of the building will be moved slightly to the west of its current location. 7. In phase 2 of construction the access off of Lexington Avenue North will be closed. 8. That the construction of Phase 1 is planned for the fall of 2014, and the construction of Phase 2 is planned to commence once the County finalizes their plans and/or begins the roadway improvement to Lexington Avenue and County Road F West. 9. The Zoning Code requires 288 parking spaces for this use. 10. The parking lot currently contains 276 parking spaces. 11. After completion of Phase 2 the parking lot will contain 267 parking spaces with 5 additional proof-of-parking spaces for a total of 272 parking spaces. 12. The proposed lot coverage is within the zoning district requirements. City Planner Streff explained that the findings of fact for the Site Plan Review support a recommendation for approval. However, if the City Council chooses to deny the request then the findings of fact would need to be amended to reflect the reasons for the denial. He reported that the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 14-030 and unanimously recommended approval (5-0) of the Site Plan Review for the property located at 4105 Lexington Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans as presented in the October 27, 2014, Report to the City Council, as amended by the following seven (7) conditions: