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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL -AUGUST 28, 2006 7 . Avenue_ The applicant proposes to share the access road off of Hamline with the daycare that is located at the intersection of Highway 96 and Hamline Avenue. The revised application for less office space, fewer parking spaces, and more landscaped area was submitted in July 2006. In June and July of 2005, the City reviewed a proposal from Royal Oaks Realty for a 76,000 square foot office condominium development that would be divided into 30 office condos in seven separate buildings_ In that proposal, the property was proposed to utilize the existing driveway approach from Highway 96 and construct an access across an existing access easement to Hamline Avenue. At the July 2005 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of the proposal subject to a number of conditions related to landscaping, drainage, access, and layout. The City Council reviewed the application in July 2005_ A motion was made to approve the PUD, which resulted in a vote of 3-2_ Since a PUD approval requires a 4/5's majority, the PUD was not approved. He indicated the Planning Commission recommended (6-1) approval of the Planned Unit Development Amendment and Site Plan Review based on the revised plans and the following thirty-two conditions: . I. Final Plat. The applicant shall submit an application for a Final Plat within six (6) months following City Council approval of the PUD and Preliminary Plat. 2. PUD Permit. A Planned Unit Development Permit shall be drafted by the City Attorney and be subject to approval by the City Council prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. 3. Revised Plans. The applicant shall submit revised plans that are in conformance with the plan review comments from the City Engineer, Fire Marshal, and Building Official prior to approving the Final Plat, and any other applicable conditions. 4. Timeline. The applicant's timeline for development shall be as follows: a. Phase 1: Fall 2006 - the developer may begin grading, installing utilities, and construction of storm water improvements. b. Phase 2: Fall/Winter 2006 - The developer may begin construction on units 1 - 9. c. Phase 2: 2008: Project completed. Extensions beyond December 31, 2008, shall require an application and be subject to City Council review and approval. At the time of application for extensions, the City Council may include such conditions of approval as they determine necessary for compliance with City Code. 5. Bylaws. The bylaws, covenants, deed restrictions, or any other similar documents shall be subject to review by the City Attorney and shall be submitted prior to filing the Final Plat. 6. Occupancy. No more than one business shall be permitted to occupy anyone office condominium within the development. 7. Uses. Retail, restaurant, fast-food, and residential uses shall not be permitted to occupy any of the units in the proposed development. Retail uses may be permitted if they are incidental or accessory to the primary use. 8. Outside Storage. Outside storage shall not be permitted under any circumstances. .