07-30-07 Item 7B, Planning Case 06-040 Final PUD for Traverse Business Ctr

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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JULY 11,2007 12 F. PLANNING CASE #06-040 - FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; CHESAPEAKE COMPANIES; NORTHEAST CORNER OF 1-694 AND 1-35W Mr. Lehnhoff stated the applicant is requesting approval of the Final Planned Unit Development for phases one and two for the Traverse Business Center, which is located at the northeast comer ofI-694 and I-35W. Staff recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. The applicant shall obtain a building permit within one year of the Final PUD approval for phase one or the approval shall expire unless extended by the City Council prior to the approval's expiration date. 3. The applicant shall obtain a building permit within four years of the Final PUD approval for phase two or the approval shall expire unless extended by the City Council prior to the approval's expiration date. Phase two shall not be exempt from changes in the City's regulations that are made one year after the Final PUD approval for phase one and two. Significant changes to the City's regulations that alter the design or layout ofthe development shall require Planning Commission and City Council approval. 4. The applicant shall apply for a Final PUD of phase three within five years ofthe Final PUD approval of phase one and two or the Master PUD approval for phase three shall expire unless extended by the City Council prior to the approval's expiration date. 5. The applicant shall submit an update on the progress of phases one, two, and three to the City Council by the end of each calendar year starting in 2007. 6. The applicant shall submit a phasing plan for the landscaping to accommodate landscaping in phases one and two. The phasing plan shall be subject to City Planner approval. The landscaping plan for phase one shall be capable of creating a finished look for phase one in the event phase two is not pursued. 7. The applicant shall submit a financial surety in the amount of 125 percent of the cost of the landscaping improvement for each phase prior to the issuance of any building permits for each phase. 8. The proposed monument sign near the intersection of Round Lake Road and Highway 96 shall be reduced in height to eight feet at the top ofthe sign structure. 9. The proposed monument sign for the main entrance to the business center at Round Lake Road and Gateway Boulevard shall be reduced to twelve feet in height at the top of the sign structure.