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The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their July 10, 2024 meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration: 1. The property located at 3535 Pine Tree Drive is designated for Community Mixed Use 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 an Applicant. 5. The Applicant has proposed a Master and Final Planned Unit Development for the development of a 41,000 square foot Headquarters Fire Station facility on the Subject Property. 6. The Subject Property is zoned B-2 General Business District which requires a Conditional Use Permit for Public Use. 7. The Cities of Arden Hills, North Oaks, and Shoreview contract with the Lake Johanna Fire Department to provide emergency response services for Fire and EMS calls to the public. The City refers to the Lake Johanna Fire Department in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan under Chapter 13, Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure 8. The Master and Final Planned Unit Development generally conforms to the requirements of the City Zoning Code and design standards. 9. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City Code, flexibility has been requested by the Applicant. 10. Flexibility through the PUD process has been requested in the following areas: building positioning, transparency, and landscaping. 11. A public hearing for a Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, and Conditional Use Permit request is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. 12. The Planning Commission held the required public hearing on July 10, 2024. Options and Motion Language The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their July 10, 2024 meeting. At that time they recommended approval with conditions of the Lake Johanna Fire Department application for a Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review by a 6-0 vote. The Planning Commission added Conditions 18, 19, and 20 to address the comments of the PW/Engineering Division, tree mitigation plans, and Public Use/Park Dedication fees for the plat. The following are motion language options for the City Council to consider. • Approval with Conditions: Motion to approve Resolution 2024-037 and Planning Case 24-009 for a Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review at 3535 Pine Tree Drive, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the July 22, 2024 Report to the City Council: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the submitted plans as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the Community Development Director, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. Page 3 of 5