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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 16, 2000 Page 3 0 1 Mr. Shardlow presented a pyramid illustration which indicated the level of control and discretion 2 that is available to cities in different categories of the illustration. 3 Mr. Shardlow explained the definition of a PUD, which is also listed in the proposed Ordinance 4 2000-006. In essence, a PUD is a zoning district and development plan which may include single 5 or mixed uses, and one or more lots or parcels, and which is intended to create a more flexible, 6 creative, and efficient approach to the use of land. A PUD site must be three acres in size, and 7 applications for PUD approval will not be considered for sites of less than 3 acres. Stille inquired about Section 1655.09, Subd. 4., Securijy., which was page five of the proposed Ordinance 2000-006. Stille stated that the section mentioned that a letter of credit in a form acceptable to the city shall be required to guarantee performance by the Developer. Stille suggested an addition to the section which would address an acceptable source to obtain the letter of credit. 8 Mr. Shardlow stated he would mention that issue to City Attorney William Soth. 9 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. 10 Chair Bergstrom asked the Commissioners for comments. 0 Thomas is satisfied with the PUD. 12 Hanson asked if the park dedication ordinance would be addressed. Bergstrom responded that he 13 would envision that to be placed in the PUD Agreement. Mr. Shardlow agreed that the park dedica- 14 tion ordinance would be addressed in the PUD agreement. Furthermore,he stated that City Attorney 15 Soth would address the issue in the subdivision regulations. 16 Hatch inquired about the possibility of future requests regarding PUDs. 17 Mr. Shardlow said the ability to vary from rigid setbacks is an excellent option for the City because 18 a property could be custom designed. 19 Stille stated that he had reviewed another city's PUD and was informed that there is a need for 20 finding of fact for the applicant. This finding of fact would be intended to assure the community and 21 the City that the PUD is in the best interest of the community. 22 Mr. Shardlow assured the Commission that any time a zoning decision is made,the findings of fact 23 are adopted. It would be Mr. Shardlow's assumption that, as part of his retainment with the City, 24 that factual information would be included in the findings and then would go to the City Council as 25 a draft set of findings. Motion by Thomas, second by Tillmann, to adopt Ordinance 2000-006, an Ordinance Relating to 7 Zoning and Planned Unit Developments; Amending Section 1655 of the St. Anthony Code of 28 Ordinances in its Entirety.