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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 10, 2022 8 has approved. He explained Mounds View High School received a net of seven additional classrooms. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported there were no changes planned for the intersection at Fairview Avenue and Lake Valentine Road. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:32 p.m. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. PUD Amendment — Mounds View Public Schools — 1900 and 1901 Lake Valentine Road (PC 21-028) Planning Consultant Kansier stated this item was introduced under Item 9A. Staff offered the following Findings of Fact: 1. The properties located at 1900 and 1901 Lake Valentine Road are located in the R-1 Single Family Residential District. 2. The proposed conditions when implemented will create a safer environment for pedestrian movement across Lake Valentine Road. 3. The proposed roadway improvements will improve traffic flow through the road section adjacent to the school. 4. With the applied conditions, the application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. 5. The traffic and pedestrian study was reviewed as part of the April 2020 Amended PUD application by City and School District staff. 6. The City and School District staff concur on the proposed conditions and recommended improvements. Planning Consultant Kansier commented further on the request and recommended approval of Planning Case 21-028 for an Amended PUD at 1900 and 1901 Lake Valentine Road as amended by the conditions in the January 10, 2022, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, and subject to the following conditions: 1. The road construction and realignment as shown on the approved plans must be completed prior to the start of the 2022-2023 school year. 2. All other conditions of the original Planned Unit Development and Amended Planned Unit Development shall remain in full force and effect. Mayor Grant requested further information regarding the approval timeline for this project. City Attorney Jamnik reported the 60 day deadline for this item was January 30, 2022. Councilmember Holden commented she would not refigure the parking lot from the bench given the fact the Director of Operations for the Mounds View School District supported the plan with 335 parking spaces.