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Page 9 of 11 Rice Creek Watershed District Rice Creek Watershed District reviewed the plans and requirements stated above are reflected in the draft conditions of approval. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether the proposed application would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following findings of fact for consideration: 1. The Applicant submitted a land use application for a site plan review to construct a noise barrier wall on the Subject Property located at 4100 Hamline Avenue North. 2. The Subject Property is guided as I/O, Light Industrial and Office on the Land Use Plan. 3. The Subject Property is a conforming use in the I-1 Limited Industrial Zoning District and operates under an approved PUD. 4. The Applicant complies with conditions of approval for previous PUD and Site Plan Review requests. 5. The proposed wall would be constructed from treated wood and concrete panel materials. 6. The proposed wall ranges in height from 8 feet to 21 feet as measured from existing grade. 7. The Applicant states that the proposed wall will further reduce the level of noise reaching adjacent neighborhood properties. 8. The proposal is not expected to adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole. 9. The proposed tree replacement plan exceeds ordinance requirements. Options and Motion Language Staff have provided the following options and motion language for this case. The Planning Commission should consider providing additional findings of fact as part of the motion to support their recommendation for approval or denial. 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions: Move to recommend approval of Planning Case 25- 014 for a Site Plan Review to allow a noise barrier wall at 4100 Hamline Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans as amended by the conditions of approval in the December 3, 2025, report to the Planning Commission: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to the plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. All conditions of the original Planned Unit Development and Master Plan Amendment shall remain in full force and effect. 3. 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 amount. Landscape financial security shall be held for two full growing seasons. For any landscaping that is not in accordance with the approved landscaping plan at the end of two growing seasons, the Developer shall replace the material to the satisfaction of the City before the guarantee is released. Where this is