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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL-July 13, 2009 8 E. Motion to Approve the Night to Unite 2009 Proclamation F. Motion to Approve Pay Application #5 from A.J. Spanjers G. Motion to Accept 2008 Financial Reports as Presented H. Approve Planning Case 09-010 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment at 1411 Paul Kirkwold Drive Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Three Conditions in the July 13, 2009, Memo to the City Council MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize execution of all necessary documents conta ined therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 5. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion to Approve Planning Case 09-011 for a Master Planned Unit Development, Final PUD for Phase 1, Preliminary Plat, and Final Plat of the Arden Plaza Redevelopment Proposal and the Development Agreement at 3527 Lexington Avenue South Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans, as Amended by the Conditions in the July 13, 2009, Planning Case Report City Planner Meagan Beekman stated that this was an application from Arden Plaza LLC for a Master PUD, a Final PUD for Phase I, and a Preliminary and Final Plat of the Arden Plaza. They are also seeking approval of the development agreement. She reviewed the PUD process and stated that the goal of this process was to provide the City and developer with greater flexibility, and obtain a better project than could be given the typical design standards. She also noted that deviations are not considered variances and the variance review criteria do not apply. A PUD would apply to the property so if the Arden Plaza property were sold then the PUD would still remain in effect. This review included the Zoning Code, the Sign Code, and the Design Standards for the B2 District. In addition the PUD is in compliance with the Guiding Plan for the B2 District and the Comprehensive Plan. The applicant is proposing to demolish the office pod that is currently on the