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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL-November 15, 2010 13 7.A. Arden Hall Planned Unit Development and Zoning Code Amendment (continued) City Planner Beekman stated in this case it would be private property. - Councilmember Holden clarified there was no easement on the Wellington property and there was only an agreement that the City would be included as part of the sign in this location. City Planner Beekman stated this was correct. The City could still place a sign in the right-of- way even if the property is not redeveloped. The PUD negotiated that Wellington would pay for part of the sign. Mayor Harpstead stated the City could include a civic feature when the northwest corner is redeveloped. Councilmember Holden stated the developer would have issues with developing this corner due to the restraints on this corner lot. She suggested the City request this sign or easement be included in the current request. She asked Mr. Davidson for his input regarding the incorporation -_ of a City feature at this location. Mr. Davidson stated he is honored that the City would consider his property as a location for a City feature. He is open to having an Arden Hills gateway sign in this location but would request the City delay requiring this feature until he is able to bring a formal plan forward regarding the development of this corner including this feature. City Planner Beekman suggested the City be as flexible as possible with the language. A condition could be added that states at the time the property is subdivided or after so many years a civic feature be incorporated into this corner as part of the redevelopment of this corner. Community Development Director Hutmacher suggested a time frame of subdivision be established or 10 years. The intent is to provide the City with access to the corner at this location. Staff could work on the specific language. Mayor Harpstead suggested a new condition could be added that read: "Upon any future PUD or new building development on the parcel a civic feature be incorporated into the corner of Lexington and County Road E subject to the approval of the City." Councilmember Holden suggested a time frame also be incorporated into the language. Mayor Harpstead suggested the condition could read "Upon any future PUD, new building development on the parcel, or an elapsed ten year time a civic feature be incorporated into the corner of Lexington and County Road E subject to the approval of the City." City Planner Beekman stated any new development on the property would require a PUD. Mr. Davidson stated the intent is to have the corner redeveloped before the end of ten years.