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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 5, 2011 2 <br /> <br /> <br />PLANNING CASES <br /> <br />A. Planning Case 11-001; Master and Final Planned Unit Development; 1313 County <br />Road E; McDonald’s, USA LLC – Public Hearing <br /> <br />City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the applicant is requesting approval of a Master <br />and Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) to demolish the existing McDonald’s <br />restaurant at 1313 County Road E and reconstruct a new one in its place. <br /> <br />City Planner Beekman provided additional background information. Staff offers the <br />following eleven findings of fact for this proposal: <br />1. The applicant is requesting approval of a Master and Final PUD for the <br />redevelopment of the McDonald’s restaurant at 1313 County Road E. <br />2. The PUD process allows for flexibility within the City’s regulations through a <br />negotiated process with a developer. <br />3. The subject property is located in the B2 General Business District. <br />4. The proposed redevelopment is a permitted use in the B2 District. <br />5. The City has adopted the Guiding Plan for the B2 District that outlines future <br />development principals for the area. <br />6. The City has adopted design standards for the B2 District within the Zoning Code. <br />7. The Master and Final PUD are in substantial conformance with the requirements of <br />the City’s Zoning Code and design standards. <br />8. The Master PUD and Final PUD are in substantial conformance with the Guiding <br />Plan for the B2 District. <br />9. The Master PUD and Final PUD are in substantial conformance with the City’s <br />Comprehensive Plan. <br />10. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City’s Zoning Code, flexibility has <br />been requested by the applicant and/or conditions have been placed on an approval <br />that would mitigate the nonconformity. <br />11. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area <br />or the community as a whole. <br /> <br />City Planner Beekman stated Staff recommends approval of Planning Case #11-001 for a <br />Master and Final Planned Unit Development; 1313 County Road E; McDonald’s, USA <br />LLC subject to the following twelve conditions: <br />1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by <br />the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by <br />the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and <br />City Council. <br />2. Final plans shall be subject to approval by the Fire Marshall prior to the issuance of <br />any building permits. <br />3. Final grading, drainage, and utility plans shall be subject to approval by the Public <br />Works Director prior to the issuance of any building permits. <br />4. The proposed project may require permits, including, but not limited to, MPCA- <br />NPDES, Rice Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Department of Health, Ramsey <br />County and City Right of Way, and City Erosion and Sediment Control permits. <br />Copies of all issued permits shall be provided to the City prior to the issuance of any <br />building permits.