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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 8, 2016 13 City Planner Streff provided the Findings of Fact for review: General Findings: 1. The applicant is requesting approval of a Master Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement & Final PUD for Phase 1 of the Land O’Lakes Corporate Headquarters consolidation plan located at 4001 Lexington Avenue North. 2. Phase 1 of the Land O’Lakes Corporate Headquarters consolidation plan includes the expansion of the south parking lot on the campus and Phase 2 includes the construction of a new four-story office building along with the reconfiguration and expansion of the parking area on the north side of the campus. 3. The PUD process allows for flexibility within the City’s regulations through a negotiated process with a developer. 4. The Land O’Lakes property is comprised of 47.37 acres. 5. The Land O’Lakes property is located at 4001 Lexington Avenue North. 6. The Land O’Lakes property is located in the I-1 – Limited Industrial District. 7. The proposed use is a permitted use in the I-1 – Limited Industrial District. 8. The Master Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment and Final PUD for Phase 1 are in substantial conformance with the requirements set forth in the City’s Zoning Code and design standards. 9. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City’s Zoning Code, flexibility has been requested by the applicant. 10. A traffic study has been completed for the expansion of the Campus and suggests that a 3/4 access be constructed during Phase 1 of the project. 11. The proposed plan is in conformance with the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The property at 4001 Lexington Avenue North is guided for Light Industrial and Office (I/O). The IO area is designated for a broad range of light industrial uses such as warehousing with manufacturing and office. City Planner Streff stated that based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 16-014 for a Master Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment & Final PUD for Phase 1 at 4001 Lexington Avenue North. If the Planning Commission recommends approval of this request, staff recommends that the following sixteen (16) conditions be included with the approval: 1. That the project shall be completed in accordance with the submitted plans as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. That the applicant shall obtain a permit within one year of the Final Phase 1 PUD approval or the approval shall expire unless extended by the City Council prior to the approval’s expiration date. Extension requests must be submitted in writing to the City at least 45 days prior to the expiration date. 3. That the applicant shall apply for a Final Phase II PUD within one year of the approval of the Final Phase 1 PUD or the approval shall expire unless extended by the City Council prior to the approval’s expiration date. Extension requests must be submitted in writing to the City at least 45 days prior to the expiration date. 4. That a Master PUD Agreement and Phase I Development Contract shall be prepared by the City Attorney and subject to City Council approval. The Master PUD