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included in Attachment F. The letter notes that the recently completed County Road E improvements include a dedicated left-turn lane to serve Arden Plaza and restricted turns from the property to the north. The County believes that these initiatives will adequately serve the expected traffic and that a traffic signal at Arden Plaza is not needed at this time. The City will continue to monitor traffic operations along County Road E and additional transportation improvements may be required for Phase II of the Arden Plaza Master PUD. Additional Review City Engineer and Building Official The City Engineer and City Building Official have reviewed the submitted plans and did not have any comments at this time. Ramsey County Public Works Department The Ramsey County Public Works Department has reviewed the plans and provided staff with comments in the letter dated July 9 , 2015 (Attachment G). Lake Johanna Fire Department The Lake Johanna Fire Marshal has reviewed the plans and provided staff with his comments in the letter dated July 13, 2015 (Attachment G). Final plans shall be subject to approval by the Fire Marshall prior to the issuance of a building permit Rice Creek Watershed District Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) is currently reviewing a permit application for the development proposal. Rain gardens on the north and east sides of the site have been added to address on-site stormwater management requirements. A RCWD permit will be required prior to the issuance of any development permits. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 15-016 at their regular meeting on August 5, 2015. Draft minutes from the meeting are included in Attachment J. The Planning Commission offers the following findings of fact for consideration: 1. Hemisphere Restaurant Partners has requested approval of a Final PUD for Phase III of the Arden Plaza Master PUD on Lot 1, Arden Plaza 2nd Addition. 2. The original Master PUD for the development was approved in Planning Case #09-011. Subsequent PUD Amendments were approved in Planning Case #11-016 and Planning Case #15-002. 3. A Preliminary Plat for Arden Plaza 2nd Addition was approved in Planning Case #15-002. Final Plat approval was conditioned on building improvements currently under construction by Arden Plaza, LLC. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for August 31, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-016 - Arden Plaza - Final PUD Phase III\Memos_Reports_15-016 Page 5 of 8