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A2016-8 Staff Report April 5, 2016 Page 11 of 12 5. The development will not have undue adverse impacts on neighboring properties. The property is located in an area with a variety of surrounding zoning districts and land uses. These land uses include commercial, industrial, and open space. The development will consist of new construction of buildings that will be constructed with durable, attractive building materials. The new buildings will be compatible with the surrounding area, and will not have any adverse impacts on neighboring properties. 6. The terms and conditions proposed to maintain the integrity of the plan are sufficient to protect the public interests. The City of Anoka will require a development agreement for the project. The agreement will ensure that all necessary improvements to the private buildings, roadways, grading, and landscaping are to be completed. RECOMMENDATION Staff believes the request meets the criteria required to grant a variance based on the findings listed above. Staff also believes that the development meets the criteria required to approve a planned unit development. Staff recommends approval of the variance with the following conditions: 1.) The completed site must be consistent with the approved site plan. 2.) All necessary building and sign permits shall be obtained. 3.) The applicant shall obtain all necessary federal and state permits for the use of the site prior to construction or occupation. 4.) The completed site improvements must be constructed to be consistent with the conditions of approval included on the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization permit. Staff recommends approval of the planned unit development and the rezoning of the 3.8 acre development area to Planned Residential District-5 (PRD-5) with the following conditions: 1 _) The completed site must be consistent with the approved site plan. 2.) All necessary building and sign permits shall be obtained. 3.) An updated landscaping plan, to be approved by City staff, shall be submitted along with building permits showing the relocation of the 11 trees that are currently shown to be placed in the right-of-way. 4.) The applicant shall obtain all necessary federal and state permits for the use of the site prior to construction or occupation. 5.) The completed site improvements must be constructed to be consistent with the conditions of approval included on the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization permit.