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Commissioner Van Scoy asked how the land can be accessed. <br />Senior Planner Gladhill explained it has been difficult to plan with the frequent changes to <br />Armstrong Boulevard. He said he is unsure there would be a direct access to Highway 10. Staff <br />will be working with MnDOT and their new policies. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy asked what the impact would be of having a river next to the area. <br />Mayor Ramsey replied the likelihood of a river crossing being built at Armstrong Boulevard is <br />very slim. The interchange is being constructed to accommodate a river crossing some day, but it <br />is a long way off. He added this does not have any bearing on where the office park is located. <br />Case #3: Review Outside Storage and Employment Districts <br />Senior Planner Gladhill presented the Staff Report. He questioned whether further clarification <br />should be added to surfacing and screening requirements and clarified this is focused on the <br />industrial area; not the commercial areas. <br />Councilmember Backous asked if these businesses are along the rail. <br />Senior Planner Gladhill answered some are. <br />Councilmember Backous noted there have been discussions regarding screening and it is needed <br />for appearance near the rail. <br />Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman explained Hanson Building Products has <br />40,000 square feet of area, and another 2,700 square feet of office space. The owner wants to <br />expand and stay in Ramsey. The business is along the railroad tracks. There are semis going in <br />and out with siding and roofing products. This is cyclical throughout the year. The trucks need <br />to be unloaded when they come in. The owner would like to have the business along Highway <br />10. The screening would require more than a fence. <br />Chairperson Levine stated he prefers to clarify the policy; however, there are individual needs <br />and they must be addressed. <br />Commissioner Brauer pointed out there are abandoned properties and those that have been left to <br />deteriorate <br />Senior Planner Gladhill explained the policy can require those types of places be cleaned up. He <br />noted he would be using code enforcement to deal with this issue. <br />Case #4: Legislative Update <br />Planning Commission /June 2, 2011 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />