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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JULY 25, 2022 5 Community Development Director Jagoe indicated this development was granted flexibility for two wall signs 90 square feet and one wall sign at 180 square feet. Further discussion ensued regarding the proposed signage for this development. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Planning Case 22-012 - Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit (Resolution 2022-039 and Resolution 2022-040) and Site Plan Review — 3737 Lexington Avenue N and 1133 Grey Fox Road — Launch Properties Community Development Director Jagoe stated the Applicant has submitted a land use application for Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review, proposing to redevelop a 2.48-acre site located at 3737 Lexington Avenue N. and 1133 Grey Fox Road. The site is currently developed with a vacant industrial building and associated parking lot. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing building and redevelop the site. Lot 1 would be for a new +/- 4,900 square foot drive -through car wash for Rocket Car Wash. Lot Page 2 of 6 2 would be a multi -tenant building with a +/- 8,950 square foot building developed for Panera (-3,500 square feet), Pacific Dental (-3,000 square feet), and Bank of America (-2,200 square feet). The Subject Property would remain two lots and function as a single entity with shared site operations such as parking, access, snow removal, etc. as part of the Planned Unit Development (PUD). Community Development Director Jagoe discussed the requested PUD and CUP in further detail with the Council and offered the following Findings of Fact: 1. The property located at 3737 Lexington Avenue N. and 1133 Grey Fox Road is designated for Commercial uses on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 2. New building construction or site modification identified requires the submittal of a Site Plan Review application prior to construction. 3. For proposals for new construction, redevelopment of a site, and significant modifications to existing sites a PUD is required. 4. The PUD process allows for flexibility within the City's regulations through a negotiated process with a Developer. 5. The Applicant has proposed a Master and Final Planned Unit Development in order to develop the property with shared access, parking, and maintenance between the two parcels. 6. The Master and Final Planned Unit Development generally conforms to the requirements of the City Zoning Code and design standards. 7. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City Code, flexibility has been requested by the Applicant.