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Senior Planner Gladhill stated Anoka County will require a right turn lane into the entrance. The <br /> County also recommended that Lord of Life relocate their access to share access with Stoney <br /> River. This recommendation was received today and discussions with Lord of Life have not <br /> taken place. <br /> Mr. Howard thanked the Commissioners for the opportunity to development this project within <br /> Ramsey, and stated he thinks this will be a great addition to the community. <br /> Commissioner Van Scoy stated he is favorable to the project; his concern is for the access. <br /> Mr. Howard showed pictures of the design of the future facility and displayed the exterior <br /> materials to be used. He stated the majority of traffic will be staff and visitors. They are <br /> planning 66 parking spots, with 35 -40 used during the day, less during the evening and far less <br /> overnight. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding occupancy and care, and the exterior materials. <br /> Commissioner Field questioned if they will be able to meet the trail requirements if the safe route <br /> to schools program is not available. Mr. Howard replied that they would. <br /> Motion to table item failed. No vote was taken. <br /> Commissioners came back to Case #2 after discussing Case #3 and Case #4. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Van Scoy, seconded by Commissioner Bauer to recommend City <br /> Council approve the sketch plan and site plan contingent on compliance with the City Staff <br /> Review Letter and further discussion and agreement with Anoka County Highway regarding the <br /> access. <br /> Further Discussion <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the access. <br /> Natalie Steffen, vice president of the Lord of Life council stated the lane does not continue to the <br /> Lord of Life entrance at this time. She stated that they will work through the access and made <br /> the assumption that they can get to one entrance once the project is approved. <br /> Commissioner Field stated that possible language for an addition to the motion is the strong <br /> preference of the Planning Commission that Lord of Life consolidates access with the applicant. <br /> Motion amended by Commissioner Van Scoy, seconded by Commissioner Bauer to recommend <br /> City Council approve the sketch plan and site plan contingent on compliance with the Staff <br /> Review Letter, further discussion and agreement with Anoka County Highway regarding the <br /> access, and that it is a strong preference of the Planning Commission that Lord of Life <br /> consolidates access with the applicant. <br /> Planning Commission /July 7, 2011 <br /> Page 4 of 8 <br />