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City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for January 9, 2017 Page 13 of 17 The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 16-029 at their regular meeting on November 9, 2016. During the meeting, there was discussion on the comments provided by Ramsey Co unty with regards to both access locations. Initially, the County requested that both locations be revised. The concern relating to the County Road F access was that it does not line up with the Gradient access to the north. The request for the Lexington Avenue access was that it be moved to the south to allow space to add a turn lane leading to the access. The County allowed the Applicant to submit an explanation on why either, or both, of the requests were not feasible. After reviewing the Applicant’s report, the County is amenable to allowing the County Road F access to remain where it had been proposed. They requested that the turn lane still be added to the Lexington Avenue access. The Applicant complied with the County’s request and submitted updated plans, showing the Lexington Avenue access further south and the addition of a turn lane. This report reflects the changes in the plans. Findings of Fact: The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 16-029 at their regular meeting on November 9, 2016. Minutes from the meeting are included in Attachment H. The Planning Commission offers the following findings of fact for consideration: 1. The applicant is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Master Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan, Final PUD Plan and Conditional Use Permit for the Bremer Bank redevelopment project at 4061 Lexington Avenue North. 2. Phase 1 of the plan includes the demolition of the existing bank building, the construction of the new bank and significant tree removal. 3. Phase 2 of the plan includes the construction of the multi-tenant commercial building. 4. Phase 3 of the plan includes the construction of the daycare facility. 5. The PUD process allows for flexibility within the City’s regulations through a negotiated process with a developer. 6. Bremer Bank property is comprised of 4.86 acres. 7. The Bremer Bank property is located at 4061 Lexington Avenue North. 8. The Bremer Bank property is located in the I-1 – Limited Industrial District. 9. The bank and daycare uses are permitted uses in the I-1 – Limited Industrial District. 10. Flexibility through the PUD is requested to allow retail as a principal use on Lot 3, as it is currently only allowed as an accessory use in the I-1 District. 11. The Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Master Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan, Final PUD Plan and Conditional Use Permit are in substantial conformance with the requirements set forth in the City’s Zoning Code and design standards. 12. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City’s Zoning Code, flex ibility has been requested by the applicant. 13. The applicant is requesting approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat to split the existing lot into three new lots. 14. The applicant is requesting Conditional Use Permit approval to allow a restaurant use in the multi-tenant commercial building on Lot 3.