10-10-2024 Planning Commission Packet

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Figure 2. Proposed Site Plan The Planning Commission and City Council reviewed a conceptual version of this proposal as part of a rezoning and lot combination case in December 2023. A public hearing was held, and the requests were approved at the December 20, 2023, City Council meeting. The proposal has not changed in site arrangement, height, density, or appearance since these approvals were granted. Please review the attached Planning Analysis Memo which is a comprehensive overview of the request and review of the submitted site plan. The memo contains specific details and information relevant to your considerations in the review of this application. Additionally, please review the City Engineer’s memo and the applicants' application. Outside Agency Review The applicant has received condition approval from the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District. The applicant is in contact with Ramsey County regarding improvements and access on Rice Street. Items for the Planning Commission’s Consideration Easement Vacations and Preliminary/Final Plat Provided that the City Council approves the PUD, Staff are supportive of the Easement Vacations and Preliminary/Final plat requests. PUD – Comprehensive Plan It is Staff’s opinion that the proposed deviations under the PUD process result in a project that is consistent with the goals and objectives outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed PUD aligns with the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and is consistent with the goals and objectives of the plan. The property has a Future Land Use Classification as Commercial and the proposed rezoning request would be consistent with the Plan as a PUD overlay of the C-2 – Corridor Mixed, zoning district. Moreover, the project is specifically in alignment with the City’s stated goals for Rice Street to “maximize hospitality and housing “ and to improve the “function and appearance” of structures along