04-05-1989 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Planning Commission Meeting, 4-5-89 Page 5 CASE #88-30 (Cont'd) Winiecki questioned if the trailway would be included as part of the park dedication; she recommended that a provision be included that the development is responsible for keeping the roadway • clear. Probst advised the developer has not proposed to offer an easement. Winiecki questioned if the units would be air conditioned. Cook advised there would be either a condensor unit on each deck or a system which is a self-contained heating/cooling system which is installed in the exterior wall. He stated there are no rooftop units. Commission discussed the applicant returning for review of refined plans identifying the number of bedrooms, final building footprints and landscaping. It was noted that Council has the option to refer this matter back to Planning Commission for their review relative to the items noted. Cook advised he would be agreeable to return for Commission review dependent upon the time-frame; he advised he may have problems with the lending firm. Winiecki moved, seconded by Petersen, that Commission recommend to Council approval of the General Plan for a PUD, Case #88-30, for a 64-unit, 96 bedroom, apartment project, containing four 16-unit buildings; three buildings with a footprint of 188-feet in length and one building with a footprint under 200-feet in length, and one farmstead, conditioned upon the following Site Plan modifications recommendations by Planner and Commission: 1. The applicant adjust the handicap parking northeast of Building #1 to conform to the 20-foot parking setback. • 2. The applicant provide sidewalks around the ends of Building #I for handicap access between the garages and the walkout units. 3. The Engineer determine the roadway construction for accommodation of fire emergency vehicles, as per MSI and Land O'Lakes projects. 4. The applicant add lighting to the east entrance of Building #1 and to the handicap parking area. 5. The applicant make minor changes in the landscaping plan to enhance the screening from I-694 and to provide greater separation by adding landscaping and a berm to the parking island. 6. Items 1 thru 5 listed above will be approved by the Planner and Engineer prior to grading or building permits being issued. 7. The applicant will submit an entrance sign plan. 8. Approval of the Storm Water management Plan by the Rice Creek Watershed District. 9. The proposed Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for the project will be approved in conjunction with the PUD General Plan approval. 10. Approval of the final Plat prior to issuance of grading or building permits. 11. The applicant provide on the plat the cross-easements for access to lots which do not have access to a public road and for utilities, drainage, use of open space and maintenance. 12. The applicant return and provide Commission with final plan for the exterior complexion of the buildings, full landscape plan, lighting plan, and interior floor plan which displays the mix of units (number of bedrooms) . In discussion the architect proposed a mix of units as follows: 26 one bedroom • units, 32 two bedroom units and 6 three bedroom units. Winiecki stated Commission could review a proposal for a higher number of bedrooms if the market study shows a demand for a different mix of units. Motion carried unanimously. (6-0) .