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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 6, 2017 2 Senior Planner Bachler reported on August 28th the City Council appointed Matt Dixon to the Planning Commission. He administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Matt Dixon. The Planning Commission members welcomed Matt Dixon with a round of applause. PLANNING CASES A. Planning Case 17-023; Master and Final Planned Unit Development – Marriot Springhill Suites Hotel – 3920 Northwoods Drive – Public Hearing Senior Planner Bachler stated the property at 3920 Northwoods Drive is currently occupied by a single story, 21,111 square foot office building and a parking lot with 98 stalls. The office building is vacant and the property owner has been marketing the site for lease or sale. The site was originally developed in 1988 for an American Family Insurance Claim Center. There have not been any significant modifications to the site since the original development was completed. Senior Planner Bachler explained Hawkeye Hotels has requested a Master and Final PUD in order to demolish the existing office building and redevelop the property for a Marriot Springhill Suites hotel. The hotel would be five stories and have a total of 139 rooms. The site plan indicates the hotel would be situated towards the center of the property with 143 parking stalls located around the perimeter of the hotel and site boundaries. The existing access driveway on Northwoods Drive would be shifted to the south. No additional access driveways are proposed for the development. Senior Planner Bachler noted the first floor of the hotel would be approximately 16,578 square feet in area and would include an indoor pool, fitness center, meeting room, lounge area, and 15 guest rooms. The plans for the second to fifth floors show a floor area of approximately 15,939 square feet and 31 guest rooms per floor. Marriot Springhill Suites guestrooms provide slightly more space than other chain hotels and include separate areas for sleeping, working, and relaxing, as well as an in-suite microwave and refrigerator. In total, the building would have a gross floor area of 79,241 square feet. The overall height of the building would be approximately 58 feet. Senior Planner Bachler reported the exterior of the building would be comprised of a variety of building materials, including brick, stone, transparent glass, and EIFS. A porte chochere would constructed on the south side of the hotel in front of the entrance lobby. New wall signage would be added on each side of the building, and a new monument sign is proposed at the Northwoods Drive entrance. Senior Planner Bachler noted the project would be developed as a Planned Unit Development. He provided additional information on the PUD review process. Site Data Future Land Use Plan: Mixed Business Existing Land Use: Office Zoning: B-3 – Service Business District Lot Size: 2.04 Acres Topography: Level