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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 28, 2021 5 <br /> Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. <br /> With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. <br /> 9. NEW BUSINESS <br /> A. Lifelong Wealth Advisors Master PUD <br /> Planning Consultant Kansier stated U+B Architecture and Design, Inc., on behalf of Lifelong <br /> Wealth Advisors has submitted an application for a Master Plan Planned Unit Development. The <br /> proposed development site is located at 1150 County Road E, is approximately 0.64 acres in size <br /> and is currently vacant. The Applicant is requesting to construct a single story 5,600 square foot <br /> building with associated parking lot. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is required for all new <br /> development and redevelopment in the B-2 District. In addition, a PUD would allow for <br /> performance standard flexibility. This proposal involves both the initial Master Plan PUD and the <br /> Final PUD. Staff commented further on the requestion and offered the following Findings of <br /> Fact: <br /> 1. The property located at 1150 Country Road E is zoned B-2 — General Business District <br /> and is located within the Master Plan PUD for Arden Plaza. <br /> 2. The property located at 1150 Country Road E is guided as Community Mixed Use in the <br /> Arden Hills 2040 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Chapter. <br /> 3. The applicant has requested a Master PUD to construct a single-story 5,600 square foot <br /> financial service office on the existing vacant lot. <br /> 4. The B-2 District permits financial institutions & services as well as offices. <br /> 5. The PUD substantially conforms with the requirements of the City Code. <br /> 6. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City Code, flexibility has been requested by <br /> the applicant and/or conditions have been placed on an approval that would mitigate the <br /> nonconformity. <br /> 7. Flexibility through the PUD process has been requested in the following areas: parking <br /> requirements, front setback line, building elevations, and planting islands. <br /> 8. The proposed development plan meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the City <br /> Code in the following areas: district provisions, minimum caliper inches, drainage, <br /> lighting, screening, trash pickup, pedestrian and bicycle circulation, and signage. <br /> 9. All new developments or redevelopments in the B-2 district require a planned unit <br /> development. <br /> 10. The adjacent properties on all sides are zoned B-2 and are guided as Community Mixed <br /> Use in the Arden Hills 2040 Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 11. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the <br /> community as a whole. <br /> Planning Consultant Kansier explained the Planning Commission reviewed this application at <br /> their June 9, 2021 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval of the Lifelong Wealth <br /> Advisors application for a Master Planned Unit Development and Final Planned Unit <br /> Development by a 5-0 vote. Staff recommended approval of Planning Case 21-014 for a Master <br /> Planned Unit Development at 1150 County Road E, based on the findings of fact based on the <br /> findings of fact and submitted plans, subject to the following conditions: <br />