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8.3 All buildings, debris, and any soil contamination (subject to MnPA requirements) must be removed from the site prior to the issuance of a building permit. 8.4 Dedication of lard for park purposes, right -of -ways, and any ponding or utility /drainage casement required by the watershed or City must occur prior to the issuance of building permits. 8.5 The Developer is purchasing the land from the City. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been approved. The MOU is the basis for the purchase agreement and outlines the roles and responsibilities of each party including parr dedication and purchase price. The Developer must have land use approvals prior to closing. The construction can not begin until title has transferred from the City to the Developer. 9.0 DETAILED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 The City staff believes this project is consistent with the direction provided by the Comprehensive Plan and the Arona — Hamline Neighborhood Master plan, which encourages intergenerat ional housing diversity and mixed -use neighborhood revitalization. The staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat, rezoning, and General Concept Planned Unit Development based on the information and analysis provided in the project report dated March 31 a 2003. 10, 0 PLANNING COMMI SSIO ACTION: 10.1 On Mach 5, 20032 the Roseville planning Commission held the public hearing regarding the United Properties general Concept Plan} rezoning and preliminary plat. 10.2 Mike Schneider addressed the Commission indicating his support for the project and asked what was being approved for Phase 11 and what conditions were in place to guarantee performance according to the plan. The City Planner indicated that a 36* unit, three story condominium or 18 town homes within three roar styled structures was required for Phase ll, with the setback limitations stipulated in Section 5.33 to 5.36 of the project report. (* The Planner actually misspoke and said 30 units.) lair. Schneider also asked for assurances that the extension of Terrace Drive would be drivable in time to allow the majority of construction equipment and materials to enter the site from the cast or south, not along Arona Drive. 10.3 Sid Forrester addressed the Commission asking for details regarding a basketball court. Mr. Carey stated that the current plan is indicated on the colored site plan rendering and that the Parks Commission will have the ultimate recommendation of park amenities and location_ However,, he indicated (Mr. Cary) that he will work with neighbors regarding design and location o f play structures; 10.4 Commissioner Mulder indicated his concern over approving either of the two future uses for Phase H without specific details. The City Planner stated that the specifics would be lirbited to those spelled out in Section 5.33 to 5.36 and that if the proposal was different, the request would be forwarder) to the Commission under the PUD Amendment process_ PF3457 — RCA Arona Concept Plan - 033103 Page 10 of II,1