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-148- The property is also subject to a Comprehensive Plan Amendment since the 2001 Comprehensive Plan designates this property for Places to Shop. The applicant has submitted an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the designation of the property from Places to Shop to Places to Work. Places to Work designation would allow industrial users to develop on the property. The Planning Commission reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Amendment request and held a public hearing on February 7, 2002. The City Council will review the request and recommendation by the Planning Commission on February 26, 2002. A permit from the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization will be required for the subject project area. Lot 1 and Lot 2 are proposed to receive public street access via the extension of 156* Lane NW. The extension of 156* Lane will require construction of the road on a small portion of a drainage and utility easement located, in the City of Elk River. It is Staff's understanding that the applicant is coordinating this effort with the City of Elk River. Staff will be requesting confirmation of the agreement between the applicant and the City of Elk River prior to submittal of a f'mal plat. The remainder of road right-of-way necessary to connect this street to the future road corridor to the east in Ramsey Commercial Park 2~d Addition is being preserved as Outlot B and will be conveyed to the City upon request. The 2001 Comprehensive Plan states a general policy that new commercial developments should be serviced with urban utilities. Municipal water and sewer are not available to the site at this time. Therefore, the development agreement will incorporate language requiring parcels to connect to urban services within 2 years of availability. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has begun a TH 10 Interregional Corridor Management Plan for State Highway #10. Howard R. Green Company made a presentation to the City showing different options for the portion of Highway #10 located in the City of Ramsey. The exact alignment of the freeway has not been determined, however MnDot has stated their preference for the northernmost alignment that would be located immediately adjacent to the BNSF Rail system. The City Council adopted a resolution on January 8, 2002 stating the City's support for the TH 10 InterregionaI Corridor Management Plan to convert TH I 0 to a freeway system. It should be noted that the adopted resolution does not specify a preferred alignment. Converting State Highway #10 to a freeway could have a substantial impact on the property. The applicant is aware of the TH 10 study and has decided to proceed with development plans. The Park Commission reviewed the sketch plan on January 10, 200I. The Park Commission is recommending that park dedication be satisfied through a cash payment in the amount of $17,062. .. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed plat and held a public hearing on February 7, 2002. There was no citizen input during the public hearing. I I I I I I I I