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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – October 8, 2014 4 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 97 parking spaces be provide on this property for this use. 10. The parking lot currently contains 277 parking spaces. 11. After completion of Phase 2 the parking lot will contain 264 parking spaces. 12. The proposed lot coverage is within the zoning district requirements. City Planner Streff stated the findings of fact for the Site Plan Review support a recommendation for approval. However, if the Planning Commission chooses to make a recommendation for denial, the Findings of Fact would need to be amended to reflect the reasons for the denial. If the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Site Plan Review, staff recommends the following seven (7) conditions: 1. That the project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted 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. That the exact location of the new access along County Road F shall be approved by Ramsey County and the RCWD. That all curb cuts along the County Road shall be a minimum width of twenty-six (26) feet or a maximum width of thirty-two (32) feet. 3. That the applicant shall submit a financial surety in the amount of 125 percent of the estimated costs of landscaping prior to the issuance of a grading permit. The financial surety shall be in the form of a letter of credit issued by a FDIC-insured Minnesota bank. The purpose of the letter of credit is to ensure that landscaping is completed in the event that the developer defaults on the approved plan. The City will hold the letter of credit for two years after the installation of landscaping. The letter of credit should not expire during the two-year period. 4. That the final tree and landscaping plan shall be approved by the City before the issuance of the grading permit to ensure that the plan meets the landscaping regulations stated in Section 1325.05 of the City Code. 5. That any newly created parking space or parking area shall meet the parking regulations stated in Section 1325.05 of the City Code. 6. That a lighting and security plan shall be submitted and approved by the City and the Ramsey County Sheriff. At a minimum it shall meet the requirements stated in Section 1325.50 Subd. 3 of the City’s Zoning Code. 7. That a Grading and Erosion Control Permit shall be issued by the City before the commencement of any construction, grading or disturbance of soil within the parking lot area. City Planner Streff reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions