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. ARDEN HILLS PLA]\;'NTNG COMMISSION - MARCH 7, 2001 2 Ms. Chaput explained that the applicant, Chesapeake Companies, is requesting a Master Planned Unit Development of the properties located in the Northeast quadrant ofl-694 and I-35W, . Ms, Chaput advised that a Concept PUD and preliminary plat of the properties in question was reviewed and commented on at the December Planning Commission meeting, The City Council approved the preliminary plat and provided comments on the Concept PUD, With this feedback in mind, the applicant is now making formal application for a Master PUD. Ms, Chaput explained that to eventually make the proposed PUD a reality, Chesapeake Companies is continuing discussions with property owners on the potential acquisition of parcels owned by Morris Communications, A TS Steel, and Burlington Northern Rail (currently unused rail right-of-way), Although not all of the properties are currently secured, the applicant wishes to proceed with a Master PUD so that the site can be marketed for development according to approved standards. Ms. Chaput explained that the Master PUD application is the first step in the PUD approval process, The applicant has already made application and received comments on a concept PUD that is an optional application. The applicant must first obtain Master PUD approval and then make application for Pinal Plan approval and go through the same process, Application for the Pinal Plan must be made no later than six months following Master PUD approval, Application for final plat of the properties must also be made no later than six months following Master PUD approval. She advised that the applicant has requested this six-month deadline be extended. The City Attorney has recommended that a date be stipulated should the Planning Commission consider the request for ao extension, . Ms, Chaput reviewed the special requirements for the Gateway Business District as outlined in Section 5 (M) of the Zoning Ordinance. The following is a review of those components, according to the submittal information: 1. Allowable Uses a) Permitted Uses. The uses are acceptable by the Zoning Ordinance with the following additional restrictions: i) All antennas are special accessory uses; ii) Offices are permitted as long as they are not less than 25% or greater than 50% of the total floor area; iii) Hotels are permitted with a Special Use Permit. b) Permitted Accessory Uses. All accessory uses identified are acceptable with the following additional restrictions: i) Class II manufacturing is not permitted (requires outdoor storage); ii) Day cares are permitted as an accessory use as long as there are less than 10 children on the premises; and iii) All antennas are special accessory uses. 2. Development Standards. a) Minimum Project and Lot Size. i) Lot Size. Single use projects must be no less than 10 acres whereas multiple use . projects must be no less thao 20 acres, with lots no less than 5 acres each, The proposed project area is approximately 14.6 acres in total. The Design Standards mistakenly identify a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. This should be referred to for minimum building size,