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When reviewing a PUD, the City typically reviews the proposal against the ordinance standards which normally would apply in the normal zoning district which would apply. Attached is a chart that compares the proposal to the 1-2 and B-4 zoning districts. Ryan's proposal meets or exceeds all current standards in each district. Engineering Considerations: The Engineering Department has reviewed the above mentioned project. The following is a list of concerns: 1) BR W and the City staff are currently in the process of performing a feasibility study in order to solve two issues regarding the Twin Lakes area. The first issue is the long term, future location of Twin Lakes Parkway. It is desired to line up the future Twin Lakes Parkway with on-ramps to northbound I-35W. During past discussions, MnDOT has indicated that the ramps for I-35W could not be moved as far north as would be necessary to line up with Twin Lakes Parkway in its currently proposed location. As part of the feasibility study, BR W approached MnDOT to determine whether the ramps to I-35W could be moved to the north in the future and, if so, how far. Current indications are that MnDOT may allow the relocation but will not fund it or provide additional wetland for mitigation. The City may have to fund these costs in the future. The resolution of the Twin Lakes Parkway location will have an effect on the proposed site. The second issue surrounds storm water detention and treatment. The ponds which currently exist on MnDOT right-of-way between northbound I-35W and Cleveland Avenue serve as regional storm water ponds. These ponds were identified in the City's previous plans as the area for expansion to serve the west half of the Twin Lakes development. This would eliminate the need for a series of small ponds on each site and create a more regional pending situation. 2) In past discussions with the developer, two options for handling storm water have been generated which are contingent on the findings of the feasibility study. The developer will construct temporary detention ponds on their property within the 40 foot setback area adjacent to the Iona Lane right-of-way (Twin Lakes Parkway). The temporary ponds will remain until the modification of the ponds on the west side of Cleveland Avenue is completed. The temporary pond would then be eliminated. If the regional pending issue cannot be resolved, the temporary pond could become a permanent solution to handle storm water. Both options have been addressed in the current proposal. The developer will be required to obtain permits from Ramsey County, Rice Creek Watershed District, and MnDOT in order to discharge storm water into the ponds on the west side of Cleveland Avenue. 3