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Memo to Mayor and City Council Planning Case #02-25: Preliminary Plat and Master Plan PUD Page 2 of 4 . presented the concept plan to residents; presented a preliminary plat proposal (withdrawn); conducted neighborhood meetings regarding the proposed concept planned unit development master plan; and presented a site plan and variance request to construct a 110,900 square foot training center. The training center was approved at the April 29, 2002 City Council meeting with conditions. In an effort to work with area residents to address some of their issues regarding the Concept Plan, a neighborhood work group was formed, The work group was comprised of: interested neighbors, the Arden Hills Community Services Director, two representatives from Guidant, consultants for Guidant, the Ramsey County Engineer, and the Shoreview Community Development Director. The work group held five meetings between June and August of 2002, the minutes from those meetings were mailed to approximately 850 residents in the area around Guidant, and were also posted on the City of Arden Hills website. The result ofthe meetings is a neighborhood that was more informed and more involved in the planning process and a proposed Master Plan which is more sensitive to the concerns of neighborhood residents. Currently, Guidant is requesting a preliminary plat (#02-25A) to consolidate its existing parcels into three parcels. While it is a separate action considered by the City Council, integral to Guidant's request for preliminary plat approval is the request to vacate portions of Femwood Avenue. If approved, the vacation requests would occur in conjunction with the final platting of . the property, See the attached letter from the City Attorney for additional information. Additionally, the preliminary plat dedicates the private access drive currently referred to as Cummings Park Drive as a City street. The applicant is also seeking a Planned Unit Development Master Plan (#02-25B) to guide development on the campus over the next twenty years. The Master Plan will establish proposed locations for new buildings and parking ramps and will include proposed phasing for new construction. As the new buildings are proposed (in accordance with the Master Plan), the applicant will bring in site plans to address individual building issues. Staff analysis of both the preliminary plat and planned unit development master plan are included in the September 23, 2002 memo to the Planning Commission. This is attached for your review. Finally, a concern was expressed at the public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission that a development agreement had not been provided for the Commission and Council's benefit. To address this concern, a draft agreement has been included for reference. However, since additional conditions and elements may need to be included based on the Council's consideration of the preliminary plat and PUD, it is anticipated that the agreement will come back for Council consideration at a later date. Planninl! Commission Recommendation: Preliminary Plat In Planning Case #02-25A the Planning Commission recommends approval of the preliminary plat with the following conditions: I. A trail easement being provided on the western portion of the property in conjunction of .