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. Arden Hills Council 4 November 9, 1992 Bergly outlined the boundaries of the property proposed to be purchased and the portion of that property which is proposed to be developed. He noted that the proposal calls for a two-story complex with garages. He reported that the Fire Marshall has indicated that fire hydrants should be relocated on this property and the entire building be sprinkled in lieu of a circumferential drive around the building. Bergly stated that the plans call for a bus shelter to be located at the entrance of the development if bus service routes can be revised to service that location. Bergly also stated that outdoor congregate seating areas are planned in the courtyards of the complex. Bergly noted that one issue at the Planning Commission level was the matter of signage for the project. He reported that a satisfactory sign location has now been established which meets setback requirements, and the project's identification sign has now been designed to conform to the sign ordinance relative to size, height, and construction. . Bergly reported that suggestions made by the Planning Commission were taken under advisement by the developer and changes have been made to address Planning Commission concerns. He added that while the proposal generally conforms to the comprehensive plan and technical matters under both the existing ordinance and the proposed revised ordinance, it would require: 1) Waiving of the Development Moratorium, 2) Rezoning from R-2 to R-3 to accommodate the proposed density of approximately 6 and 2/3 units per acre, and 3) Approval of the PUD General Development Plan. Councilmember Hicks recalled that originally about 12 acres were being considered for this project and now there is a 9 acre site. Bergly explained the boundaries of the building site as well as the entire property the developer is purchasing. Councilmember Hicks asked what amount of regrading would be necessary to accommodate this project. Bergly stated the only grading planned is to create a ponding area, and explained that surface water run-off would flow through storm sewer to the ponding area. He added that the contours shown on the map around the rear of the proposed complex . already exist and will require very minor regrading. He pointed out that along the north portion of the property a very small area would be filled and a small wetland would be added. He confirmed that a water management plan must be approved by Rice Creek watershed District, the DNR, and Army