7C, Planning Case 10-008 - Arden Plaza Master & Final PUD

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Planning Case 10-008; Planned Unit Development Amendment; 3585 Lexington Avenue; Arden Plaza LLC — Public Hearing City Planner Beekman stated the applicant is requesting approval of an amendment to the approved Master Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Final PUD for Phase I of the Arden Plaza redevelopment proj ect to allow an alternate development option that excludes Building 3 and a one year extension for � ling the Final Plat with the County and for submitting for building permits for each of the three phases. She then provided background information and stated Staff offers the following five �ndings for consideration: 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 development option that excludes Building 3. 3. The proposed amendment would increase the amount of landscaped area on the site by 4,700 square feet. 4. The proposed amendment would decrease the amount of signage of the site by 93 square feet. 5. The proposed application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. City Planner Beekman stated if the Planning Commission recommends approval of Planning Case 09-023, Staff recommends including the following nine conditions: 1. The applicant shall continue to abide by the conditions of all previous Master PUD and Final PUD for Phase I, permits, and reviews, except as hereinafter amended. 2. The proj ect shall be completed in accordance with either the original Master PUD and Final PUD for Phase I, or the submitted alternative development option consistent with the places as described in the three exhibits dated March 29, 2010, as amended by the conditions for approval. Any signi� cant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 3. The property owner of lot 3 shall maintain the option in the future to construct Building 3 as approved by the original Master PUD and Final PUD for Phase I. 4. The applicant shall file the Final Plat with Ramsey County by June 1, 2011. 5. The applicant shall obtain building permits for Phase I of the redevelopment proj ect no later than June 1, 2011. 6. The applicant shall obtain building permits for Phase II of the redevelopment project no later than June l, 2013. 7. The applicant shall obtain building permits for Phase III of the redevelopment proj ect no later than June 1, 2014. 8. An amendment to the Master PUD and Final PUD for Phase I development agreement shall be prepared by the City Attorney and subj ect to City Council approval. The agreement shall be executed and filed with the Final Plat.