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2. Design Standards—Section 1325.05 Subd. 8 The alternative development option would not impact the design standards originally g approved with the project. The north side of the building would no longer be a store front, but rather the rear wall of the Walgreen's store and the location for deliveries and the enclosed trash and recycling containers. The north wall would continue to have wrap-around - architecture and glass treatments that match the rest of the building. 3. Sign Code The proposed alternative development option would result in a net decrease in the amount of 93 square feet of signage. No additional signage is proposed for this side of the building. g Findings of Fact: Staff offers the following five findings of fact for this proposal: 1. On July 13, 2009,the City approved a Master PUD, Final PUD for Phase I and Preliminary and Final Plat for the Arden Plaza property. 2. The applicant is requesting approval of an amendment to the Master PUD and Final PUD for Phase I to allow the addition of an alternate p development option that excludes p Building 3. 3. The proposed amendment would increase the amount of landscaped area on the site b p Y 4,700 square feet. 4. The proposed amendment would decrease the amount of signage of the site b 93 s — Y square feet. 5. The proposed application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate g area or the community as a whole. Recommendation This is a unique amendment request given that the applicant is requesting a reduction in density and retail area square footage. The applicant recognizes that over the long term the market may shift such that an additional 4,700 square feet of retail would be a viable and beneficial addition to the Arden Plaza center. Given the current market demand and the strongreference that p Walgreen's has to own and operate their own properties, unencumbered b the presence of other Y attached third party retail space, it may be appropriate to grant the applicant's request. In addition to the increased landscaped area, reduced parking demand, and reduced signage,the proposal would also reduce the amount of traffic demand to the site. Traffic management has g _ been a long running concern regarding the redevelopment of Arden Plaza. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for May 5, 2010 C:IDOCUME 1IMEAGAN—I.BEEILOCALS—I I TempIELFDl05-05-10-PC Report-Arden Plaza-PUD Amendment.doc Page 5 of 7