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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 7, 2021 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2021\21-001 - BSC Bldg 14 Addition - APUD\PC Packets Page 8 of 10 before the Planning Commission to answer questions or give explanations regarding the proposal. Upon completion of the public hearing and its study and consideration of the application, the Planning Commission shall submit its written report, containing its findings, conclusions, and recommendations as to the application, to the City Council. Under Section 1355.06 subd.4, an application for an amendment shall be administered in the same manner as required for a new application. Any structural alteration, enlargement or intensification change in site plan, or similar change not specially permitted, shall require City Council action and all procedures shall apply as if a new application were being requested; provided, however, that when such changes are deemed to be insignificant by the Zoning Administrator, the requirements of a public hearing may be waived. Additional Review Building Official The Building Official has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments at this time. A Building Permit will be required prior to any construction taking place. Public Works Director/City Engineer The Public Works Director/City Engineer has reviewed the plans and has provided the Applicant with a comment letter (Attachment H) and all comments shall be adopted herein by reference as a condition of approval. 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 Lexington Station development located at 3787, 3833 and 3845 Lexington Avenue operates under a Planned Unit Development (PUD) that was originally approved in 2013. 2. New building construction or site modification identified on the approved Master Plan requires the submittal of a Site Plan Review application prior to construction. 3. For building construction or site modifications not included on the Master Plan, a PUD Amendment is required. 4. The proposed change to the Master Plan from two buildings to a single building is a significant change to the current Master Plan. 5. A public hearing for a PUD Amendment request is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. 6. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on April 7, 2021. Options and Motion Language Staff has provided the following options and motion language for this case. The Planning Commission should consider providing additional findings of fact as part of the motion to support their recommendation for approval or denial.