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The City Engineer has noted in his 2nd report that after Suite Living submitted revised plans there are still several comments outstanding from his initial review. At this time, staff is still waiting on another set of revised plans including an updated preliminary and final plat from the Applicant that show compliance with the recommendations made. Upon submittal of those documents which are then determined to be complete and satisfactory by the City Engineer, Planning Staff would recommend the following three motions:  Approval of the Planned Unit Development for Suite Living of Little Canada at 2736 and 2744 Rice Street, subject to the recommendations of city staff.  Approval of the Architectural Review and Comprehensive Sign Plan for Suite Living of Little Canada at 2736 & 2744 Rice Street, subject to the Applicant installing Option #4 (as shown in original plan dated 1/29/18) for the monument sign, allowing a maximum of two signs to be installed, and allowing up to 80 square feet of sign area.  Approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat for Suite Living of Little Canada at 2736 & 2744 Rice Street, subject to the recommendations in the Planner’s report and City Engineer’s report, which includes: o Final PUD plans are submitted verifying compliance with the terms of the PUD approvals noted in staff reports. o Any comments or conditions imposed by the City Engineer after his review of the utilities and stormwater improvements, including the drainage and utility easement, to ensure compliance with the City Policy. o The Applicant should prepare a grading plan which has the least impact and grading disturbance along the south property line to permit the existing tree survival wherever possible. This includes, but is not limited to, establishing a “no disturbance” zone around the drip line of the oak trees on neighboring private property. o Planning staff would recommend the addition of pond plantings to enhance the visual impact of the project from Rice Street. The design of the plantings should be coordinated with and approved by the Ramsey Washington County Watershed District. Additionally, the redesigned plan should incorporate a safety element between the stormwater pond and path. o The Developer shall enter into a maintenance agreement with the Watershed District or City to ensure drainage and aesthetics of pond are adequately maintained. o The Applicant should confirm the plantings proposed along the north border between the retaining walls. This area was not labeled on the landscape plan. o The applicant enters into a Development Agreement with the City ensuring the development is consistent with the PUD and Plat approvals.