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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 PUBLIC HEARING — PUD AMENDMENT FOR INCREASED SIGNAGE & A GAZEBO AT CARDIGAN RIDGE SENIOR LIVING, 3300 RICE STREET; APPLICANT: LITTLE CANADA SENIOR PROPERTIES, LLC/HEARTH Lee Rossow reported that he has been a property owner in the Little Canada industrial park since 1994 and now owns five properties there. He stated that this property is odd shaped with a small building so it is more difficult to find a tenant who needs more outdoor storage than building. He appreciates that he is allowed to use this outdoor space There were no comments from the public. Upon motion by McGraw, seconded by Montour, the public hearing was closed. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 2017-9-163 —APPROVING THE REISSUANCE OFA 5 -YEAR INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE AT 3164 RYAN LANE, WITH THE CONDITIONS STATED IN THE PLANNERS REPORT, AND WITHA STARTDATE OFAUGUST 25, 2015 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Aye (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. The Associate Planner explained that Hearth Development, owner and developer of Cardigan Ridge at 3300 Rice Street, has applied for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment that would allow permanent signage in excess of that allowed by Code, and the addition of an accessory building gazebo to the property. She stated that this property is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development, with a guided use of R-3, high density residential. She noted that the applicant submitted photos showing the design for the gazebo, and it appears that the design and materials will be complimentary with the exterior of the building. She stated that the site plan did not show the setback of the accessory building from the pond, but it appears to comply and staff is working with the applicant to ensure it does. DEVELOPEMENT The Associate Planner reported that Hearth Development will also be replacing the woodchip path around the pond area with a hard surface to better serve their residents who use wheelchairs and walkers. She noted the applicant is working with Ramsey/Washington Metro Watershed District on these items. The Associate Planner reviewed the signage request, explaining that the property is guided by the R-3, High Density Residential Zoning District, C!