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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – APRIL 5, 2017 5 Senior Planner Bachler commented Roberts Management anticipates they will commence work on Phase 2 this year with the demolition of the existing 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. Site Data Land Use Plan: Commercial Existing Land Use: Multi-tenant commercial, office/flex industrial Zoning: B-3: Service Business District Current Lot Sizes: 7.57 Acres Topography: Level Senior Planner Bachler reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and the Design Standards. Senior Planner Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: 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. 7. Flexibility through the PUD process has been requested in the following areas: landscape coverage, drive-up window requirements, planting island coverage, location and number of off-street parking stalls, building materials, site furnishings and seating, and freestanding signage. 8. The proposed development plans exceed the minimum requirements of the City Code in the following areas: minimum caliper inches, street trees, and commercial façade transparency. 9. The Master PUD Amendment and Final PUD for Phase 2 are in conformance with the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The properties at 3771 and 3833 Lexington Avenue North and 1120 Red Fox Road are guided for Commercial. The Commercial land use category is applied to areas designated for a broad range of retail shopping and services to meet the needs of the community. Compatible uses such as office buildings are also intended for this area. 10. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole.