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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 30, 2015 12 <br /> Associate Planner Bachler indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 15- <br /> 002 at their regular meeting on February 4, 2015. The Planning Commission offers the following <br /> findings of fact for consideration: <br /> Subdivision Findings <br /> 1. The applicant has requested approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat for the property at <br /> 3527-3557 Lexington Avenue North. <br /> 2. The subdivision would create three new parcels: Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3, Arden Plaza 2nd <br /> Addition. <br /> 3. The proposed Lot 1, Arden Plaza 2nd Addition and Lot 2, Arden Plaza 2nd Addition are in <br /> conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance in Chapter 11 of the Arden Hills City Code. <br /> 4. The proposed Lot 3, Arden Plaza 2nd Addition is not in conformance with the Subdivision <br /> Ordinance in Chapter 11 of the Arden Hills City Code because it is an interior parcel with <br /> no frontage on a publicly dedicated street. <br /> 5. The proposed Lot 3, Arden Plaza 2nd Addition is entitled to access and parking under an <br /> existing Reciprocal Easement Agreement (Doc. No. 2156888) that has been recorded <br /> against the property with Ramsey County. <br /> 6. The applicant has requested flexibility through the PUD Amendment process for the <br /> proposed nonconforming Lot 3, Arden Plaza 2nd Addition. <br /> PUD Amendment Findings <br /> 7. The applicant is requesting approval of an amendment to the Master PUD for the Arden <br /> Plaza property. <br /> 8. The original Master PUD for the development was approved in Planning Case #09-011. A <br /> subsequent PUD Amendment was approved in Planning Case#11-016. <br /> 9. The PUD Amendment is being requested in order to accommodate the proposed <br /> subdivision, to increase the size of Building#4 to be constructed in Phase III, and to allow <br /> for minor modifications to the existing parking lot. <br /> 10. The PUD process allows for flexibility within the City's regulations through a negotiated <br /> process with a developer. <br /> 11. The Arden Plaza development is located in the B-2 General Business District. <br /> 12. The City has adopted the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District that outlines future <br /> development principles for the area. <br /> 13. The City has adopted Design Standards for the B-2 District within the Zoning Code. <br /> 14. The Master PUD Amendment is in substantial conformance with the requirements of the <br /> City's Zoning Code. <br /> 15. The Master PUD Amendment is in substantial conformance with the Guiding Plan for the <br /> B-2 District. <br /> 16. The Master PUD Amendment is in substantial conformance with the City's <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 17. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the <br /> community as a whole. <br /> Associate Planner Bachler explained that the Planning Commission recommended approval (4- <br /> 2, Zimmerman and Bartel) of Planning Case 15-002 for a Preliminary Plat, Planned Unit <br /> Development Amendment, and Conditional Use Permit Amendment at 3527-3557 Lexington <br /> Avenue North. The Planning Commission recommended that the twelve (12) conditions within <br />