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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for May 9, 2018 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2018\PC 18-010 - 4061 Lexington Avenue - Site Plan Review\Memos_Reports_18-010 Page 8 of 10 Public Works Director/City Engineer The Public Works Director/City Engineer has reviewed the proposed plans and does not have any additional comments at this time. A Grading and Erosion Control Permit will be required for the project. Ramsey County Ramsey County has reviewed the proposed site plan and provided their comments in a memo dated April 10, 2018 (Attachment F). Ramsey County has stated that the County Road F driveway is acceptable, but the Lexington Avenue driveway should be removed due to the proximity to the County Road F intersection. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following findings for consideration: 1. The property located at 4061 Lexington Avenue North is located in the I-1 – Limited Industrial Zoning District and within Sign District 6. 2. The applicant has submitted a Site Plan Review application for modifications to the site for a new daycare facility serving more than 10 individuals with care. 3. The proposed daycare facility is a permitted use in the I-1 District. 4. The proposal does not include any additions or modifications to the footprint of the existing principal structure on the property. 5. The proposed exterior playground equipment is in conformance with the I-1 District Requirements for accessory structures. 6. The proposed site plan would be in conformance with the lot coverage requirements for the I-1 District. 7. The proposal is generally in conformance with the design standard requirements included in Section 1325.05 of the Zoning Code. 8. The existing parking lot does not include planting islands and the proposed site plan would increase the area of the parking lot occupied by planting islands to approximately 4.6 percent. The Zoning Code requires that 10 percent of the parking area be occupied by parking islands. 9. The proposed site plan meets the minimum requirements for parking, loading, and circulation in Section 1325.06 of the Zoning Code. 10. The proposed freestanding sign is in conformance with Chapter 12 of the City Code. 11. The proposal is not expected to adversely affect the surrounding area of the community as a whole.