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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 7, 2000 6 lighting and exterior storage would continue to go through the planning process as is and would _ not be requesting administrative approval for those items. ... Ms, Becker noted items one through five needed clarification and discussion from the Commission as to if they are comfortable with administrative approval for these items. Commissioner Baker stated that without the development agreement for this PUD it would be difficult to make changes on the percentage of office/warehouse space allowed within this development. Commissioner Baker asked where additional parking would be gained if the percentage of office space were to be increased, Ms. Becker stated the loading dock areas would be used for additional parking ifthe office space ratio were to change. Chair Erickson noted item four and five of the administrative approvals could not be properly acted on until the Development Agreement could be brought back to the Commission. The Commission members concurred. Commissioner Baker stated he had concern with approving an increased percentage of office space for the PUD because ifthe two buildings were not held by the same owner, they could alter the ratio at will. Ms. Becker agreed and stated that this stipulation would bring about concern for a potential buyer as well. She explained they have tried to lease this space for the past 19 months and the owner is just looking for additional options for future tenants to gain flexibility. Commissioner Sand stated a proof of parking might need to be required ifthe ratio of office/warehouse space were to vary. Ms. Becker stated this could be completed and is what the e owner is looking for to allow the tenant mix additional flexibility and to speed the approval process at a staff level without having to address the Commission with each request. Chair Erickson advised staff to review the Development Agreement for the PUD with regard to the percentage of allowable office build-out square footage for each property and relocation/replacement of additional parking spaces. He stated that this item would need to then be reviewed by the Commission for comments and suggestions at a future meeting, Ms. Becker asked if the first three items could be approved for administrative approval. Chair Erickson stated he was in support ofthe administrative ability to approve these items if there was some form of additional screening provided for the loading docks. Ms. Becker indicated she expressed this concern to the owner and stated that this is a functional portion of the building and not considered exterior storage on the site, She stated that the owner felt because it was only a function it would not require additional screening. Commissioner Duchenes asked ifthe first three administrative approvals were only going to be allowed in the loading dock area, Commissioner Baker stated emergency doors and windows could be added at any location within the PUD. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked ifthe PUD Ordinance was being reviewed or just the statements within the Welsh Companies PUD. City Planner Chaput stated the proposed amendment is only for buildings referred to by this application within the PUD. e Commissioner Duchenes indicated support to allow staff to approve items one through three with conditioned approval to provide for screening, She explained that if the applicant was not in favor of staffs request the item could come before the Commission.