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. e e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JANUARY 3, 2001 11 d) Approximately 10% of the property for development should be dedicated to the City for trails, as required by Section 22-9 of the City Code; e) Application must be made for a final plat no later than three months after action is taken on this application by the City Councilor the preliminary plat becomes void; 1) The preliminary plat is contingent on the property owners' consent and applicant's purchase of the properties before a final platting may be recorded with Ramsey County and filed with the City. Staff can offer the following preliminary comments on the concept PUD in Planning Case #00-46: 1. Concept A appears to meet the intent of the Gateway Business District more than Concept B by offering a greater architectural presence, taking full advantage ofthe site's location; 2. The conflicting text regarding the maximum height requirement and percentage of office within the District should be discussed and clarified by the City; 3. Exterior building finishes should utilize brick, stone, glass or some combination of these materials, compatible with what exists within the District; 4. The proposed western entrances to the site should be relocated to eliminate two 90 degree comers; 5. Entrances to the property should be considered opposite to those that exist on the north side of Gateway Boulevard; 6. Reconstruction of the intersection of Gateway Boulevard and Round Lake Road should be considered to accommodate development; 7. Consideration and discussion of the use of the railway bridge in conjunction with this development needs to occur; 8. Development of the site should include a pedestrian trail along the south side of Gateway Boulevard and/or within the site; 9. Further consideration to setbacks from the surface parking areas should be made since neither proposal meets the minimum requirements; 10. Existing wetlands and ponds should be interconnected with proposed ponds and wetlands for maximum circulation ofmnoff and positive flood control; 11. Final outlet of the wetland system should use the City's storm water pond on the western portion of the site; 12. Movement ofthe City's storm water pond to the east, as proposed, is not recommended; and 13. Wetland mitigation should consider the existing trunk sanitary sewer since this would not be relocated by the City when other options may exist. Commissioner Pakulski asked if the proposed building height was within zoning code requirements. Ms. Chaput indicated it is conflicting at this time, but the City is looking for a stately presence at this comer. Chair Baker concurred with Ms. Chaput stating he would like to encourage a staggered height above the maximum allowed within City code, at this time, for the gateway district. Commissioner Sand asked why the western entrance was being relocated. Mr. (engineer) stated the topography for the site calls for a 90-degree turn into the site and noted they have chosen to swing traffic down into the parking lots versus the 90-degree turn. Commissioner Sand asked if traffic lights would be needed. Mr. Schardalo indicated this would be known after the traffic study was completed.