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_____________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for May 3, 2017 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2017\PC 17-011 - 3930 Northwoods Drive - Master and Final PUD\Memos_Reports_17-011 Page 4 of 11 B. Height – Meets Requirements The maximum height for buildings in the I-Flex District is 45 feet. The proposed addition would have a maximum height of 19 feet – 8 inches. C. Setbacks – Meets Requirements The minimum setback for principal buildings in the I-Flex District is 50 feet in the front yard, and 20 feet in the rear and side yards. In planned unit developments, the building setbacks from the internal lot lines are less of a concern. The primary concern is the setback measurement from Northwoods Drive and Interstate 694, and the adjacent properties to the west and the east of the property. The proposed addition would meet all setback requirements. Northwoods Drive (Front) Interstate 694 (Rear) Western Boundary (Side) Eastern Boundary (Side) Proposed Setbacks 180 feet 50 feet 50 feet 240 feet I-Flex District Requirements 50 Feet 20 Feet 20 Feet 20 Feet D. I-Flex District Special Requirements – Meets Requirements The I-Flex Special Requirements section states that to accomplish the goals of the district, particular attention should be given to the design of buildings, site features (such as landscaping, lighting, and signage) and site design The geometry, massing, materials, and colors of the building shall be responsive to existing buildings, site features, and site design on adjoining sites in the district. The City Council will make the final determination on the compatibility and consistency with this provision. The proposed addition would be consistent with the existing building in terms of massing, materials, and colors. As part of the project, Health Partners would update the existing façade with a stone veneer material that would also be included on the addition. The site currently has extensive tree coverage around the stormwater pond and along Northwoods Drive and the western property boundary. Additional trees and perennial planting areas would be added as part of the addition project. Section 1325 – General Regulations A. Landscaping and Tree Preservation – Section 1325.05 Subd. 1 and 1325.055 Minimum Caliper Inches and Tree Ratio – Exceeds Requirements Based on the square footage of the proposed building addition, the City Code requires 26.7 caliper inches of new trees be planted. A Tree Preservation Plan was provided and no mitigation