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Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following findings for consideration: 1. The Applicant submitted an application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment. 2. The Subject Property is located within the General Business District (B-2) and is guided for Community Mixed Use (CMU) in the Land Use Plan. 3. The Subject Property is approximately 6.4 acres and is owned by Arden Hills RE, LLC. 4. Adjustments to the requirements and standards for the height, number, type, lighting, area, and/or location of a sign or signs established by this Chapter may be approved with a Site Plan Review or a Planned Unit Development process as described for in Section 1320 and 1355 of the Zoning Code. 5. Flexibility through the PUD process has been requested for the location, number/size, and design of the proposed wall and monument signs. 6. The proposed signage plan will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose of the zoning district in which the property is located or the current land use. 7. A public hearing for a Planned Unit Development Amendment is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. Options and Motion Language Staff has provided the following options and motion language for this case. The Planning Commission should consider providing additional findings of fact as part of the motion to support their recommendation for approval or denial. • Recommend Approval with Conditions: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 22-023 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 3565 Pine Tree Drive, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the December 7, 2022 Report to the Planning Commission: 1) All conditions of the original Preliminary/Final Plat, Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review shall remain in full force and effect. 2) A separate sign permit shall be required for all proposed signage. 3) All signage shall meet all other requirements of Sign District 4. • Recommend Approval as Submitted: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 22- 023 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 3565 Pine Tree Drive, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the December 7, 2022 Report to the Planning Commission. • Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial of Planning Case 22-023 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 3565 Pine Tree Drive: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial and why those reasons cannot be mitigated. • Table: Motion to table of Planning Case 22-023 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 3565 Pine Tree Drive: a specific reason and information request should be included with a motion to table. Page 7 of 8