Minutes - Planning Commission - 04/21/1994 - Special Meeting

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Flintwood Hills neighborhood and then extend north to intersect with TH g47 in the vicinity of 142nd Avenue. Mr. Dietrich noted that should Thurston Avenue become the major transportation route, it would most likely be designated TH g47, and the existing TH g47 south of Co. Rd. gl 16 in the City of Anoka would be "mmbacked" by the State of Minnesota and become a local collector roadway. He also mentioned that the historic city hall should be relocated and the potential for a city center district evaluated. City Engineer Jankowski advised that the City of Ramsey should seek comment from the City of Anoka's Planning Commission and also from members of Ramsey's business district. He noted that the City of Anoka spent a great deal of time and expense putting in Thurston Avenue across the railroad tracks and were not pleased with the development of Flintwood Hills where Dysprosium Street aligns with Thurston Avenue. He also mentioned concerns of the River's Bend Plaza businesses and of the owner of the land north of Co. Rd. gl 16 and east of TH g47 as there is a hot prospect for development of that land. Commissioner LaDue was impressed with the proposal commenting that it solves the problem created when Flintwood Hills was modified. Commissioner Deemer noted that Thurston Avenue was built two years after Dysprosium Street. Commissioner Terry was also in favor of the proposal but expressed concern over Anoka's collaboration. Commissioner Deemer stated the City of Ramsey can only offer to align Thurston with TH g47 as proposed if the City of Anoka is willing to realign Thurston Avenue. He added that the City of Ramsey should ensure the intersection works better than the current one at Co. Rd. gl 16 and TH g47. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to include the proposed realignment of Thurston Avenue in the Comprehensive Plan. Zoning Administrator Frolik noted that only the piece of land that the water tower sits on is municipally owned and discussion ensued regarding zoning medium density residential in the surrounding area. Mr. Dietrich discussed a proposal of land uses on the Highway gl0 corridor for a no bridge scenario (Figure 2 of memorandum dated April 18, 1994). He explained that the proposal consolidates the Industrial, identifies the park and landfill, and the entire southern side of Highway gl0 is to be transformed into single family residential. Mr. Dietrich suggested considering a frontage road off Highway gl0 to eliminate direct access to businesses south of Highway gl0. He also suggested continuing Co. Rd. gl 16 across Armstrong Boulevard and out to Highway gl0. Commissioner Deemer noted the extension of Co. Rd. gl 16 was not needed if there was to be no bridge crossing. Commissioner Hendriksen pointed out that a frontage road was still needed from Armstrong Boulevard to Puma Street. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that a frontage road was needed regardless of a bridge crossing. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to trade the proposed locations of the high density and medium density residential areas situated in the area of Ramsey Boulevard. Planning Commission/April 21, 1994 Page 2 of 5