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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – November 8, 2017 3 Senior Planner Bachler stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 17-024 for a PUD Amendment at 1160 County Road E West. If the Planning Commission votes to recommend approval of Planning Case 17-024, staff is recommending the following seven (7) conditions of approval: 1. 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 the City Council. 2. The Developer shall obtain the required development permits within one year of the approval date 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. A PUD Amendment Agreement shall be prepared by the City Attorney and subject to City Council approval. The Agreement shall be executed prior to the issuance of any development permits. 4. Final grading, drainage, utility, and site plans shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer, Building Official, City Planner, and Fire Marshall prior to the issuance of a Grading and Erosion Control Permit or other development permits. 5. A Sign Permit shall be required for each wall sign and the menu ordering board. 6. The relocated parking lot island shall be replanted to include a minimum of one (1) tree. 7. The Developer shall provide a total of 8.5 caliper inches of new tree plantings on the site. Senior Planner Bachler reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted. 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Vice Chair Jones opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Bartel expressed concern with the location of the drive-thru. He asked if an easement would be needed for the drive-thru given its proposed location. Senior Planner Bachler stated there was an opening at the southwest corner of the site which was a curb cut into Arden Plaza. He reported there was an agreement in place to allow for this access. He commented further on how traffic would flow through the property and explained that signs and pavement striping would be used to assist in directing traffic. Vice Chair Jones asked where the main entrance to the American Red Cross building was located. He requested further information on the location of the ADA stalls. Senior Planner Bachler explained this entrance was on the north side of the building. He then reviewed the location of the ADA stalls within the parking lot. Andrew Commers, Arden Square representative, stated his family has owned Arden Square for the past 30 years. He thanked staff for the thorough report on this matter. He commented on the