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30. The Master PUD and Final PUD advance the City's goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan by promoting the development of a variety of housing options by preserving and increasing high- quality housing opportunities that are suitable for a mix of ages, incomes and household types; encourages the incorporation of affordable, life cycle, and work force housing into new development and redevelopment where feasible; and promotes the protection of lakes and the natural environment. 31. The proposed development forwards the Metropolitan Council's target of 285 -800 new life -cycle housing units by 2020 in Arden Hills. 32. The proposed development is not anticipated to have a significant impact on traffic because the site does not currently negatively impact traffic, and the increase in 14 units would not have a noticeable affect on the immediate road system. Recommendation Upon review of the proposal, staff is recommending approval of Planning Case 10 -012 based on the findings of fact subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the submitted plans 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. A development agreement shall be prepared by the City Attorney and subject to City Council approval. The development agreement shall be executed prior to execution of the Final Plat, the issuance of any permits, or site preparation. 3. The applicant shall file the Final Plat with Ramsey County within 180 days of the approval from the City. 4. The final plans shall be subject to Fire Marshal approval prior to the issuance of any building permits. The applicant shall abide by all conditions listed in the September 13, 2010, Fire Marshal memo. 5. Final grading, drainage, and utility plans shall be subject to approval by the Public Works Director and City Engineer prior to the issuance of any building permits. The applicant shall abide by all conditions listed in the October 28, 2010, Public Works Department memo. 6. The applicant shall obtain approval from the Rice Creek Watershed District and all other applicable permitting agencies prior to the issuance of any permits. Copies of such permits shall be provided to the City prior to the issuance of any permits. 7. The applicant shall submit a financial surety, in a form subject to the approval of the City Attorney, in the amount of 125 percent of the cost of the landscaping improvements prior to the issuance of any building permits. The financial surety shall be held by the City for two years from the completion of the landscaping plan. 8. The applicant shall provide a construction phasing plan that includes plans for fire and police access throughout construction, subject to the approval of the Fire City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for November 3, 2010 Page 13 of 15