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2. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Process: The Planned Unit Development (PUD) process is typically at least a two step process. The first step is the Master PUD, and the second step is the Final PUD. In some instances, the Final PUD or a portion ofthe Final PUD is reviewed with the Master PUD. In other instances, the development is separated into phases over a period of time. This application is a hybrid version of these two options, which is permissible. The PUD process is a tool that provides additional flexibility for developments that an underlying zoning district would not otherwise allow. For example, a PUD may change the setbacks, lot coverage, lot sizes, parking requirements, signage, building height, building materials, landscaping requirements, etc. The process is meant to create a better development than the standard regulations may otherwise allow. While each PUD process can be somewhat unique, it is a common processed used by many cities. Typically, the PUD process cannot be used to permit uses that would not otherwise be permitted in the underlying zone. If a property is subdivided into multiple properties during the PUD process, it is still often viewed as one continuous development. The development as a whole would be expected to meet the landscaping, stormwater, and other similar requirements. For example, one property in the PUD may have forty percent building coverage; however, the development as a whole does not exceed 25 percent building coverage to maintain conformance with the underlying zone. In order to maintain shared amenities such as landscaping and stormwater ponds, the development is required to create a legal entity to manage and maintain the shared amenities. During the Master PUD stage, the City works with the applicant to set an overall design framework or standard for a proposed development, which generally includes the design standards, the size of the development, and what, ifany, deviations from the underlying zoning district will be permitted. Once the Master PUD is approved, the applicant then creates a development that conforms to the design standards for the Final PUD stage. The level of detail is guided by the type and scale of the development as well as the guidance or flexibility within the Zoning Code. 3. Surrounding Area: North Commercial B-2: General Business District Hotel South Commercial B-2: General Business District Office East Commercial C2: General Commercial & OFC: Gas Station/Retail/Office Office West Commercial B-2: General Business District Interstate 35W City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for September 5, 2007 \\Metro-inet.uslardenhi//slPlanning\P/anning Cases\2007\07-018 Arden Plaza PUD (In Review)\090507 - PC Report - Arden Plaza - Master PUD.doc Page 3 of7