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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – February 4, 2015 9 lot. Under the PUD, Guidant was permitted to develop multiple principal buildings on a single parcel. Site Data Land Use Plan: Light Industrial and Office Existing Land Use: Light Industrial and Office Zoning: I-1: Limited Industrial / PUD Overlay Current Lot Sizes: 93.3 acres (Lot 1: 15.6 acres; Lot 2: 77.7 acres) Topography: Level Associate Planner Bachler reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation, Zoning Code Review and Sign Code requirements. Associate Planner Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1. The applicant has requested approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat and an amendment to the PUD for the property at 4100 Hamline Avenue North. 2. The subdivision would create two new parcels (Lot 1 and Lot 2) within the existing Boston Scientific Campus plat. 3. The proposed subdivision is in conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance in Chapter 11 of the Arden Hills City Code. 4. A Master PUD was approved for 4100 Hamline Avenue North in Planning Case #02-025. 5. The applicant has requested an amendment to the PUD to reflect the change in the property boundaries, to update the Campus Master Plan, and to create a separate PUD for the proposed Lot 1. 6. The PUD process allows for flexibility within the City’s regulations through a negotiated process with a property owner. 7. Lot 1 and Lot 2 are located in the I-1 Limited Industrial Zoning District. 8. The proposed uses on Lot 1 and Lot 2 are permitted uses in the I-1 District. 9. The revisions to the Campus Master Plan are in substantial conformance with the original PUD approval granted by the City in Planning Case #02-025. 10. The PUD amendment is in substantial conformance with the requirements of the City’s Zoning Code. 11. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City’s Zoning Code, flexibility has been requested by the applicant and/or conditions have been placed on the approval that would mitigate the nonconformity. 12. The PUD amendment would grant flexibility for Lot 1 in terms of building height, front yard setback, and the number of principal buildings allowed on a lot. 13. The PUD amendment would grant flexibility for Lot 2 in terms of building height, front yard setback, structure coverage, and the number of principal buildings allowed on a lot. 14. The applicant has provided a Parking Calculation Plan that shows adequate “proof-of- parking” spaces on Lot 2 in the event that additional parking is needed. 15. The proposal will not adversely impact the surrounding neighborhood or the City as a whole. Associate Planner Bachler stated that staff is supportive of the request from Boston Scientific for a subdivision and amendment to the existing PUD for the campus. The subdivision will allow the company to consolidate their operations on their campus and improve overall efficiencies.