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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — APRIL 24, 2017 4 Avenue, and the construction of a new multi -tenant commercial building and two retail/office two-story buildings. The approved Master PUD Site Plan was reviewed by staff. It was noted Roberts Management is requesting an amendment for Phases 2 and 3 of the Master PUD. Senior Planner Bachler reported Roberts Management has proposed amendments to the Master PUD based on changes in market demand and from their experience with Phase 1 of the development. The applicant is also requesting a Final Planned Unit Development for the construction of Phase 2 of the project. Senior Planner Bachler indicated for Phase 2, the existing building at 1120 Red Fox Road would be demolished and a new 16,922 square foot retail/office building would be constructed in its place. The building floor plans show 12 tenant bays with the two end bays being slightly larger in size. The building would be repositioned closer to the western property boundary and an additional 155 parking stalls would be constructed for a total of 230 spaces for the first two phases. A drive -up window has also been added on the south side of the building. Senior Planner Bachler stated for Phase 3, the footprint of the multi -tenant building on Lexington Avenue has been reduced to 15,210 square feet. A drive -up window has also been added on the north side of the building and would be accessed by a drive lane along the east side of the building. The two retail/office buildings would be replaced by one 17,841 square foot retail building at the southwest corner of the site. The original proposal had included some underground parking for the two retail/office buildings and this would be replaced by additional surface parking. After the completion of Phase 3, the total number of parking stalls for the development would be 413. Senior Planner Bachler commented Roberts Management anticipates they will commence work on Phase 2 this year with the demolition of the building at 1120 Red Fox Road and the expansion of the shared parking areas for Phases 1 and 2. Construction on the Phase 2 building would likely take place during 2018. Phase 3 is expected to be completed between 2021 and 2023. Senior Planner Bachler reviewed the Plan Evaluation and offered the following Findings of Fact. 1. The properties located at 3771 and 3833 Lexington Avenue North and 1120 Red Fox Road are located in the B-3 — Service Business District. 2. The City approved a Planned Unit Development comprised of 3771 and 3833 Lexington Avenue North and 1120 Red Fox Road on July 8, 2013 in Planning Case 13-003. 3. The applicant has proposed an amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development in order to reconfigure the parking and site layout and building orientation and size for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the redevelopment project. 4. The applicant has submitted a Final Planned Unit Development for Phase 2 of the redevelopment project. 5. The Master PUD Amendment and Final PUD for Phase 2 are in substantial conformance with the PUD approved in Planning Case 13-003 and the requirements of the City Code. 6. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City Code, flexibility has been requested by the applicant and/or conditions have been placed on an approval that would mitigate the nonconformity.