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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 29,2001 11 . existed as Concept A; however, a total of 46,551 square feet of wetlands located in the central part of the site were required for this Concept. Mitigation required the creation of 70,496 square feet of new wetland and 36,852 square feet of storm water treatment pond. Mr. Post explained the Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat of the existing Morris owned property into three properties, including two outlots; designated A and B, in Planning Case #00-46, subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed outlots, A and B, did not meet the minimum requirements for a developable lot and would not be developed in the future, as platted; 2. All proposed easements, newly created or vacated as per the submitted plan, must be properly filed and recorded with Ramsey County and proof of this action provided to the City; and 3. Application must be made for a final plat no later than three months after action was taken on this application by the City Councilor the preliminary plat became void. The Planning Commission also offered the following comments on the Concept PUD: 2. . 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. . 1. Concept A appeared to meet the intent of the Gateway Business District more than Concept B by offering a greater architectural presence, taking full advantage of the site's location. The conflicting text regarding the maximum height requirement and percentage of office within the District should be discussed and clarified by the City to encourage the goals as established by the Gateway Business District language; Exterior building finishes should utilize brick, stone, glass or some combination of these materials, compatible with what exists within the District; The proposed western entrances to the site should be relocated to eliminate two 90 degree corners; Entrances to the property should be considered opposite to those that exist on the north side of Gateway Boulevard; Reconstruction of the intersection of Gateway Boulevard and Round Lake Road should be considered to accommodate development; Consideration should be given to budgeting for Round Lake Road improvements by the City; Consideration and discussion of the use and acquisition of the railway bridge in conjunction with this development, the City of New Brighton and the County needed to occur; Development of the site should include a pedestrian trail along the south side of Gateway Boulevard and/or within the site; Further consideration to setbacks from the surface parking areas should be made since neither proposal met the minimum requirements; Existing wetlands and ponds should be interconnected with proposed ponds and wetlands for maximum circulation of runoff and positive flood control; Final outlet of the wetland system should use the City's storm water pond on the western portion of the site; 9. 10. 11. 12.