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maintenance of the sign, lighting, and landscaping. While this partnership is contingent upon approval of the proposal, the City could not approve or deny the application due to this partnership. If the project is approved, the gateway sign agreement would be incorporated into the development agreement. The sign and landscaping plans include a possible design and placeholder for the gateway sign. The EDC is currently reviewing sign design options, and the applicant has stated that the design is at the discretion of the City. The gateway sign would be installed along with the first phase of the development. 5e Additional Review A. Economic Development Commission At the Economic Development Commission's (EDC) meeting on March 18, 2009, the applicant's presented a concept for redeveloping a portion of the Arden Plaza property. While the EDC does not play a formal role in the review process, the EDC's mission is to provide input and guidance on projects that impact or relate to the City's business community. Therefore, the EDC was provided the opportunity to review the full submission that is now before the Planning Commission at their May 20, 2009, meeting. Upon reviewing the full application, the EDC unanimously approved a motion to recommend approval of the project based on the following findings: • The project advances the purpose and plans in the Guiding Plan for the B2 District; • The project works to implement the design standards adopted by the City for the B2 District; and, • The project implements economic development in this corridor to enhance an aging shopping center. The EDC also supports the joint implementation of a gateway sign at the southwest intersection of Lexington Avenue and County Road E. The EDC is working on the design and implementation of the sign. B. B2 Steering Committee On Thursday, May 14, members of the former B2 Steering Committee held an informal meeting to review the plans, ask questions, and provide comments. Since the Committee is no longer active, they were not asked to provide a recommendation. This Committee was instrumental in preparing the Guiding Plan for the B2 District that was adopted by the City Council in October 2008 and formed the basis for the B2 District design standards in the Zoning Code. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for June 3, 2009 IlMetro-inet.uslardenhillslPlanningIPlanning Cases 12009W9-011 Arden Plaza PUD and Plat (pending)1060309 - PCReport -Arden Plaza - Master PUD. doe Page 12 of 17