Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/04/2011

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development plan for The COR, dated May 19, 2011, includes an additional platform to accommodate longer trains, a potential site for relocating the old town hall, and indicates future bike lockers and racks. As these options are identified within the current development plan for The COR. Should any or all of these potential additional amenities be implemented, they would not be subject to future site plan review. Other agencies, such as the Metropolitan Council, MnDOT and BNSF have reviewed the preliminary design plans (90% design) and their comments have been incorporated into the final plans. Funding Source: As noted above, there are multiple partners providing funding for this project. The overall cost of the project is estimated to be $14,350,000. The following are the funding partners and their respective contributions: • State bonding: $4,000,000 • Counties Transit Investment Board: $3,000,000 • Metropolitan Council: $1,300,000 • Anoka County Regional Rail Authority: $3,000,000 • City of Ramsey: $3,050,000 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends forwarding the site plan to City Council for review and approval contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter dated July 29, 2011. Committee Action: Motion to recommend that City Council approve the site plan for the Ramsey Northstar Commuter Rail Station contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated July 29, 2011. Site Location Map Site Plan Proposed Signage Landscaping Plan Architectural Elevations Current Development Plan for The COR Staff Review Letter Dated July 29, 2011 Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 07/29/2011 08:00 AM Aaron Backman Aaron Backman 07/29/2011 08:20 AM Heidi Nelson JoAnn Shaw 07/29/2011 11:07 AM Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 07/25/2011 04:10 PM Final Approval Date: 07/29/2011