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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – December 4, 2024 3 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 a Developer. 5. The Applicant has proposed a Site Plan Review, Master and Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, Final Plat, and Vacation in order to construct a 119-unit age-restricted apartment. 6. The Applicant has proposed a Master and Final Planned Unit Development for the development of one approximate 162,819 square foot multiple family dwelling on the Subject Property. 7. The Applicant has proposed additional improvements to the proposed Lot 2, Block 1, to construct additional parking and install landscaping for the existing house of worship use. 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, the Applicant has requested flexibility. 10. Flexibility through the PUD process has been requested in the following areas: density, floor area ratio, and building height. 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. Consultant Planner Hofer stated options for the application, including approval of Planning Case 24-018 for a Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, Final Plat, and Easement Vacation for a Multiple Family Dwelling at 1700 Highway 96, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the December 4, 2024 Report to the Planning Commission: 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. 2. The Conditional Use Permit and Master Planned Unit Development and Final Planned Unit Development shall expire one year from the date of City Council approval unless a building permit has been requested or a time extension has been granted by the City Council. The City Council may extend the expiration date of such approval upon written application by the person to whom the approval was granted. 3. A violation of any condition set forth in the permit shall be a violation of this Code and shall be cause for revocation of the permit. 4. Prior to the release of the Final Plat for recording, the Applicant shall enter into a Development Agreement. 5. The Final Plat shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a building permit. 6. A Master and Final PUD Development Agreement shall be prepared by the City Attorney and subject to City Council approval for the Development. The Master and Final PUD Development Agreement shall be fully executed prior to the issuance of building permits. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a landscape financial security equal to 125% of the cost of the landscaping to be installed on the site shall be submitted. The Applicant must submit a detailed cost estimate for the landscaping so staff can determine the final