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2. The Campus Master Planned Unit Development Process The proposed Northwestern College Master Plan is a form of a Campus Master Planned Unit Development (PUD). Smaller PUDs typically have at least two public meetings--one for the Master Plan and one for the Final Plan (Section 1320.14 ofthe Zoning Code). Generally, the Master Plan lays out the design and concept for a development, and the Final Plan incorporates any changes required by the City to mitigate the impacts of the development. The Final Plans are usually detailed and include a specific construction timetable. In the case of Northwestern College, and other large PUDs in the City (i.e. Boston Scientific), there will not be one Final Plan stage. Instead, the Master Plan outlines the overall development plan for the Campus, an estimated construction timeline, the impacts of the Plan, mitigation measures, and expectations from the City. A Campus Master Plan is less detailed in terms of architecture, landscaping, and stormwater management because the Plan covers a longer timeframe and changes may need to be made before a particular part of the Plan is implemented. However, as each phase ofthe Master Plan is implemented, the College will be required to return to the City for a site plan review and comply with any new regulations and Statutes that are adopted after the Master Plan approval. During the site plan review for a particular building or change to the campus, the College will submit a detailed construction, landscaping, stormwater management, and other plans required by the City. The site plan review process requires review from the Planning Commission and approval from the City Council before any permits are issued. Having a Master Plan in place allows the College to plan for the future with some certainty and it makes it easier for the City and neighborhood to know what changes may be made at the College over the next twelve to twenty years. The College can also prepare mitigation measures in advance based on City and neighborhood concerns. 3. Site Data North Lake Johanna South (RosevilJe) Institutional Planned Unit Develo ment Zone R-I: Single Family Residential Institutional East Low Density Residential Single Family Residential West Low Density Residential R-I: Single Family Residential Single Family Residential City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for October 3, 2007 \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\Planning\Planning Cases\2006\06-037 Northwestern College Master Plan (PENDING)\l00307 - PC Report ~ Northwestern College Master Plan.doc Pagel of 12