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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 26, 2021 13 Councilmember Holmes supported the Mayor’s suggestion with Option 2 moving forward and directing staff to discuss alternative options with MSA. She indicated she did not want this project further delayed. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen stated this item would need four votes in order to move it forward. City Attorney Jamnik explained State law requires a 4/5 vote of the City Council to order improvements that do not come to the City under a petition. Councilmember Holden stated she was in favor of moving the project forward with Option 2. She discussed how Option 1 would change the look and feel of the neighborhood. Councilmember Scott reported in the interest of moving this project forward he will reluctantly support Option 2. MOTION: Councilmember Scott moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2021-025 – Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications – Snelling Avenue N and County Road E Street and Utility Improvement Project to incorporate Alternative 2 for Area 1. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (4-0). B. Amended Planned Unit Development Site Plan Review – Boston Scientific – 4100 Hamline Avenue N – PC 21-001 Planning Consultant Kansier stated following the public hearing under agenda item No. 9B, the next step in the process is to approve a PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review for Boston Scientific. Staff provided the following Findings of Fact: 1. The Boston Scientific campus at 4100 Hamline Avenue North operates under a Planned Unit Development (PUD) that was originally approved in 2002 for the Guidant Corporation. 2. The last update to the PUD and Campus Master Plan took place in in 2020 when the City approved a loading dock addition to the South side of Building 10 (Planning Case 19- 018). 3. New building construction or site modification identified on the approved Campus Master Plan requires the submittal of a Site Plan Review application prior to construction. 4. For building construction or site modifications not included on the Master Plan, a PUD Amendment is required. 5. The proposed addition to Building 14 is not shown on the current Master Plan. 6. A public hearing for a PUD Amendment request is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. 7. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on April 7, 2021. Planning Consultant Kansier explained the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their April 7, 2021 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval of the Boston Scientific application for an Amended Planned Unit and Site Plan by a 6-0 vote. Staff recommended a