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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – November 8, 2017 3 3. The Master and Final PUD Agreement between the City and Arden Square, LLC approved in Planning Case 16-003 requires a PUD Amendment if the vacant tenant space is proposed to be occupied by a fast food restaurant to review proposed site modifications. 4. The proposed PUD Amendment includes modifications to the property’s drive lanes and parking spaces in order to accommodate the drive-thru lane for the fast food restaurant and for new wall signage. 5. The City has adopted the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District that outlines future development principals for the area. 6. The City has adopted Design Standards for the B-2 District within the Zoning Code. 7. The proposed PUD Amendment is in substantial conformance with the requirements of the City Code. The applicant has requested flexibility for the minimum number of stacking spaces required for a fast food restaurant and for the wall signage copy area. 8. The proposed PUD Amendment is in conformance with the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District. 9. The proposed PUD Amendment is in conformance with the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan. 10. The additional sign copy area requested for wall signage satisfies the Sign Standard Adjustment criteria included in Section 1260.01 of the City Code. 11. The PUD process allows for flexibility within the City’s regulations through a negotiated process with a developer. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City’s Zoning Code, flexibility has been requested by the applicant and/or conditions have been placed on an approval that would mitigate the nonconformity. 12. The proposed PUD Amendment is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. 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.