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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 26, 2017 6 Operating equipment located on the roof would be screened by an approximately 9-foot metal paneling screen. Additional ground level operating equipment would be contained in an approximately 403 square foot enclosure on the west side of the proposed addition. Senior Planner Bachler discussed the Plan Review and offered the following Findings of Fact: 1. Boston Scientific has requested approval of a Planned Unit Development Amendment in order to construct an approximately 5,330 square foot building addition on the northeast corner of Building 9 on their corporate campus located at 4100 Hamline Avenue North. 2. The Boston Scientific Campus is a conforming use in the 1-1 Limited Industrial Zoning District and operates under an approved PUD. 3. New building construction or site modifications identified on the approved Campus Master Plan require the submittal of a Site Plan Review application prior to construction. 4. The proposed addition to Building 9 is not identified on the approved Campus Master Plan and therefore a PUD Amendment is required. 5. The proposal is in conformance with underlying 1-1 Zoning District requirements and the approved PUD. 6. The proposed modifications to the Building 9 parking lot would result in a reduction of total parking by eight stalls. 7. Boston Scientific has provided a Campus Parking Plan that identifies existing parking stalls and proof of parking areas to meet the current needs of the approximately 2,200 employees on the property. 8. The proposal is not expected to adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole. Senior Planner Bachler stated the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval (4-0) of Planning Case 17-013 for a PUD Amendment at 4100 Hamline Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the June 26, 2017, Report to the City Council, as amended by the following eight(8) conditions: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted 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. The applicant shall continue to abide by all previous Development Agreements, Master PUD approvals, and subsequent PUD Amendment approvals. 3. A PUD Agreement shall be prepared by the City Attorney and executed prior to the issuance of any City development permits. 4. All necessary City permits for the addition shall be obtained within one year of approval by the City Council, or an extension request shall be submitted in writing to the City at least forty-five (45) days prior to the expiration date. 5. Final construction plans shall be subject to approval by the City Building Official, City Engineer, and Fire Marshall prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. 6. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits, including, but not limited to,NPDES and Rice Creek Watershed District. Copies of all necessary permits shall be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of any development permits. 7. The applicant shall submit a financial surety in the amount of 125%of the estimated costs of landscaping prior to the issuance of any development permits. The financial surety shall be in the form of a letter of credit issued by a FDIC-insured bank. The purpose of