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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 6, 2011 2 <br /> <br />PLANNING CASES <br /> <br />A. Planning Case 11-005; Preliminary and Final Plat, and Master and final PUD; <br />Trinity Lutheran Church and the City of Arden Hills; 3245 New Brighton Road – <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br />City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the applicant, together with the City of Arden <br />Hills, has requested a Preliminary and Final Plat and Master and Final Planned Unit <br />Development (PUD) to allow for the subdivision of the property located at 3245 New <br />Brighton Road. The City is currently negotiating with the applicant to purchase the <br />subdivided parcel and permanently consolidate it with Hazelnut Park. She provided <br />additional background information. <br /> <br />City Planner Beekman stated the Planning Commission must make a finding as to <br />whether or not the proposed application meets the requirements of the Zoning Code, and <br />advances the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole. Staff offers the <br />following ten Findings for consideration: <br />General Findings: <br />1. Parks are a permitted use in the R-2 District. <br />2. The proposal is not anticipated to adversely impact nearby properties through <br />nuisance, noise, dust, glare, or unsightliness, and will not otherwise adversely impact <br />the health, safety, and welfare of the community. No construction activity is <br />anticipated as a result of this application, and the sale of the property to the City will <br />increase the City’s parkland and open space area. <br />3. The proposal would not increase parking and traffic on the site compared to existing <br />conditions. In addition, the City will continue to provide maintenance and snow <br />removal for the parking area subject to a successful signing of a purchase agreement <br />and closing. <br />4. The proposal is in keeping with many of the principles listed in the 2030 <br />Comprehensive Plan to develop and encourage use of park space. <br />5. There are no delinquent property taxes, special assessments, interest, or City utility <br />fees due upon the subject parcel. <br />6. The utility, sewage, and pedestrian easement requirements are met by the proposed <br />plan. <br /> <br />Planned Unity Development Review Findings: <br />7. The Master and Final PUD process allows flexibility with the implementation of the <br />City’s subdivision and zoning regulations. <br />8. All Zoning requirements are met by the proposed plans with the exception of <br />landscaped lot coverage for Lot 1. <br />9. The land to be transferred to the City will remain as parkland and open space in <br />perpetuity. <br />10. No additional impervious surface will be constructed as a result of this application. <br /> <br />City Planner Beekman stated Staff recommends approval of Planning Case #11-005 for a <br />Preliminary and Final Plat, and Master and Final PUD at 3245 New Brighton Road <br />subject to the following four conditions: