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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION — August 5, 2015 4 5. The development proposal is in substantial conformance with the approved Arden Plaza Master PUD and the site improvement requirements contained therein. 6. The Arden Plaza retail center and Phase III development site are located in the B-2 General Business District. 7. The City has adopted the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District that outlines future development principals for the area. 8. The City has adopted Design Standards for the B-2 District within the Zoning Code. 9. The Final PUD for Phase III is in substantial conformance with the requirements of the City's Zoning Code. 10. The Final PUD for Phase III is in substantial conformance with the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District. 11. The Final PUD for Phase III is in conformance with the requirements of the City's Sign Code. 12. The Final PUD for Phase III is in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 13. The PUD process allows for flexibility within the City's regulations through a negotiated process with a developer. 14. 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 an approval that would mitigate the nonconformity. 15. Flexibility is needed from the standards in the City's Zoning Code in terms of the proposed exterior building materials, building design, and parking requirements. 16. The proposal exceeds the standards in the City's Zoning Code in terms of perennial plantings and window transparency coverage. 17. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. Associate Planner Bachler stated that based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 15-016 for a Final PUD for Phase III of the Arden Plaza Master PUD at 3527-3557 Lexington Avenue North. If the Planning Commission votes to recommend approval of Planning Case 15-016, staff is recommending the following sixteen (16) conditions of approval: 1. The Developer shall continue to abide by the conditions of all previous Master PUD Agreements, permits, and reviews, except as hereinafter amended. 2. The project shall be completed in accordance with the submitted plans 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 the City Council. 3. The Developer shall obtain a building permit within one year of the Final PUD approval or the approval shall expire, unless extended by the City Council prior to the approval's expiration date. Extension requests must be submitted in writing to the City at least 45 days prior to the expiration date. 4. A Development Agreement shall be prepared by the City Attorney and subject to City Council approval. The agreement shall be executed prior to the issuance of any development permits. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Arden Plaza 2nd Addition Final Plat shall be recorded with Ramsey County.