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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 3, 2017 11 • 14 stalls along the western side of Parcel 1 • 8 stalls in the northwestern corner of Parcel 2 • 22 stalls along the southwestern side of Parcel 2 • 15 stalls in the northwestern corner of Parcel 3 Ms. Rybak indicated if a PUD is comprised of multiple lots, it is often treated as one continuous development. The development as a whole would be expected to meet the landscaping and structure coverage, and other similar requirements. For example, one property in the PUD may have 60 percent building coverage, but the development as a whole may not exceed 50 percent building coverage to maintain conformance with the underlying zoning district. Site Data Future Land Use Plan: I/O – Light Industrial and Office Existing Land Use: OFC – Office Zoning: I-1 – Limited Industrial District Lot Sizes: Parcel 1: 6.94 acres (302,355 s.f.) Parcel 2: 3.42 acres (148,975 s.f.) Parcel 3: 2.76 acres (120,313 s.f.) Parcel 4: 3.46 acres (150,915 s.f) TOTAL: 16.59 acres (722,558 s.f.) Topography: Fairly Flat Ms. Rybak reviewed the surrounding area and the Plan Evaluation. Ms. Rybak provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1. The applicant is requesting approval of a Master Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Final PUD at their Arden Hills Corporate Center located at 4255, 4265, 4293, and 4295 Lexington Avenue North. 2. The purpose of the PUD is to reconfigure the parking on the properties to allow for additional stalls to be added. 3. The PUD process allows for flexibility within the City’s regulations through a negotiated process with a developer. 4. The CSM properties are comprised of a total of 16.6 acres. 5. The CSM properties are located at 4255, 4265, 4293 and 4295 Lexington Avenue North. 6. The CSM properties are 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 and Final PUD 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. The proposed plan is in conformance with the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The properties are guided for Light Industrial and Office (I/O). The I/O area is designated for a broad range of light industrial uses such as warehousing with manufacturing and office. Ms. Rybak stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 17-012 for a Master and Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 4255, 4265, 4293, and 4295 Lexington Avenue North. If the Planning Commission recommends