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Planning Commission August 25, 2016 Page 2 All Ayes, motion carried. Sprouts Pediatric Dentistry – PUD Amendment and Site Plan Juba presented on a PUD amendment and site plan application for Sprouts Pediatric Dentistry on a site located north of Frenchman Road and west of Everton Avenue. Juba stated that in 2004 this lot was created with an overall PUD for Victor Gardens South Village. The lot was shown as a bank building, which is why a PUD amendment is requested for the approximately 4,500 square foot dental office. Juba presented on the site plan, access and parking, landscaping, grading and utilities, and architecture. She stated that the proposed building meets all setback requirements, has utilities to the site, and shows adequate parking with proof of parking. The plan exceeds landscaping requirements with appropriate landscaped screening for mechanical equipment and it was noted that staff is working with the applicant to meet volume control measures, which have been modified since the original PUD was approved. Juba described that the Victor Gardens PUD has requirements for architecture that touch on compatible architecture throughout the development, four-sided architecture, and a “French Village” theme. She also stated that Victor Gardens has an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) who evaluate architecture to meet standards for the development. Juba stated that the applicant has provided the proper documentation stating that they are not subject to the ARC approval process, but still are required to meet the PUD design concepts for Victor Gardens. Juba stated that it is in staff’s opinion that the proposed building is very well designed and appealing. It’s proposed to consist of high quality and durable materials, all four sides of the building receive equal treatment, and the building relates to other commercial buildings in Victor Gardens that exhibit “French Village” elements. Juba concluded by saying that staff finds the proposed development complies with the intent of the original PUD approvals for Victor Gardens and ordinance standards. Staff recommended approval of the PUD amendment and site plan for Sprouts Pediatric Dentistry, subject to the conditions listed in the resolution. Commissioner Patzner asked if staff could recall the size of the bank that was previously proposed, Juba stated that the bank was proposed to be slightly larger than this proposed building. She described that the bank was requesting a drive thru lane, which caused the building to be pushed further into the site to accommodate this. Commissioner Arcand asked staff to elaborate on the timing of the trail. Juba stated that the proposed trail is within the County right-of-way and there are no approvals attached to the Victor Gardens development. She described that the trail, if constructed, would likely be either a City project or a County project. Chair Kleissler invited the applicant to speak. Bob Schaefer, Foundations Architects, approached the podium. He stated that they have worked hard on this project to meet the requirements of the PUD and to have it blend yet be a unique building within the Victor Gardens development. He stated that this triangular property was a difficult site to plan and they have made several accommodations to ensure this building will not impede on the neighboring residential properties. Meredith Kursch, Pediatric Dentist, approached the podium. She thanked the Planning Commission for considering the application. She stated that she has been in Hugo for three years operating the pediatric dental