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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 31, 2015 5 Hemisphere Restaurant Partners would result in an overall lower density development on the site than what was originally approved for Phase I11. The development plans are in substantial conformance with the Master PUD plans. Associate Planner Bachler stated that Hemisphere currently operates three Tavern Grills in the Twin Cities metro, with locations in Edina, Woodbury, and Blaine. The proposed Tavern Grill in Arden Hills would be similar to these other restaurants and would provide a relaxed, up-scale atmosphere. The development would include the restaurant building, which would have a footprint of 9,500 square feet, and an attached 3,050 square foot outdoor patio area for seasonal seating. Associate Planner Bachler noted that the proposed site design orients the front of the restaurant towards the other buildings within the Arden Plaza retail center. The main entrance would be located at the southwest corner of the building and feature a prominent tower comprised primarily of transparent glass. The exterior materials on the building would include stucco, stone, and wood, and each facade would have at least 20 percent transparent window coverage. A variety of shade and ornamental trees, shrubs, and perennial plantings would be focused around the perimeter of the building and patio area and would also provide screening of trash collection and utility areas. Safe pedestrian connections will be created with sidewalks that connect to the public sidewalk on Lexington Avenue and the internal sidewalks within the retail center. Associate Planner Bachler reviewed the Plan Evaluation, along with the expected traffic impacts of the development. Associate Planner Bachler explained that the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 15- 016 at their regular meeting on August 5, 2015. 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. 4. The applicant has proposed a 9,500 square foot restaurant building with an attached 3,050 square foot outdoor patio area. 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.