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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 6, 2016 3 City Planner Streff explained that the first step in the PUD process is the Master PUD, which is a detailed concept plan for the entire development proposal, often outlining individual phases for development over a specified period of time. The second step is the Final PUD for each phase, which is a more detailed review as each development phase moves forward. During the Master PUD stage, the City works with the applicant to set an overall design framework or standard for a proposed development. These standards are then written into a development agreement which generally includes the design standards, a list of conditions, the size of the development, and what, if any, deviations from the underlying zoning district will be permitted. Once the Master PUD is approved, the applicant then creates a development that conforms to the development agreement for each subsequent Final PUD phase. The level of detail is guided by the type and scale of the development as well as the guidance or flexibility within the Zoning Code. Site Data Land Use Plan: I/O – Light Industrial and Office Existing Land Use: OFC – Office Zoning: I-1 – Limited Industrial District Current Lot Sizes: 47.37 Acres (2,063,577.7 square feet) Topography: Fairly Flat City Planner Streff reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation along with the Sign Code Review. City Planner Streff provided the Findings of Fact for review: General Findings: 1. The applicant is requesting approval of a Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Phase 2 of the Land O’Lakes Corporate Headquarters consolidation plan located at 4001 Lexington Avenue North. 2. The approved Master PUD Amendment for the Land O’Lakes Corporate Headquarters consolidation and expansion project includes two (2) phases of development. 3. As approved by the City Council, Phase 1 of the Master PUD includes the expansion of the south parking lot on the campus. 4. The proposed Phase 2 includes the construction of a new four-story office building along with the reconfiguration and expansion of the parking area on the north side of the campus. 5. The PUD process allows for flexibility within the City’s regulations through a negotiated process with a developer. 6. The Land O’Lakes property is comprised of 47.37 acres. 7. The Land O’Lakes property is located in the I-1 – Limited Industrial District. 8. The proposed use is a permitted use in the I-1 – Limited Industrial District. 9. Phase 2 of the approved Master PUD Amendment is substantial conformance with the requirements set forth in the City’s Zoning Code and design standards. 10. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City’s Zoning Code, flexibility has been requested by the applicant. 11. A traffic study has been completed for the expansion of the Campus. 12. The proposed plan is in conformance with the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The property at 4001 Lexington Avenue North is guided for Light Industrial and Office (I/O).