Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/04/2013

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North Commons (COR THREE) Primary Reviewer: Tim Gladhill (tgladhill('Jci.ramsey.mn.us; 763 -576 -4308) The Planning Commission reviewed a Request for Minor Plat Review of COR THREE, a seventeen (17) lot single - family development located north of Bunker Lake Boulevard in The COR on June 19, 2012. The City Council approved the request on July 10, 2012. Preliminary grading and utility work commenced at the end of 2012. The Plat will need to be recorded prior to any Building Permit issuance. [Updated March 14, 2013] Residence at The COR Primary Reviewer: Tim Gladhill (tgladhillPci.ramsey.mn.us; 763 -576 -4308) The Planning Commission reviewed the request for Site Plan Review of Residence at The COR, a 230 unit apartment development along Sunwood Drive next to the Ramsey Municipal Center in 2011. The City Council approved the request in November, 2011. The project is currently under construction. The Developer anticipates the opening of a leasing office on a temporary basis in the coming weeks. The Developer desires to open a portion of the project (approximately 50 units) in early May, at which time an existing unit will take the place as the leasing office until the actual leasing /management office is complete. For more information, visit www.corapts.com or call 763 - 208 -5931. [Updated March 14, 2013] Stoney River [Updated] Primary Reviewer: Tim Gladhill (tgladhillPci.ramsey.mn.us; 763 - 576 -4308) The Planning Commission reviewed the request for Site Plan Review of Stoney River, a 72 unit assisted living and memory care development at the northwest intersection of Nowthen Boulevard and Saint Francis Boulevard in August, 2011. The site is adjacent to the Lord of Life Lutheran Church Campus. The City Council approved the request in August, 2011. The City has reviewed the Building Permit, and is awaiting final revisions as requested. According to Anoka County Property Records, the site is now owned by First Phoenix Ramsey, LLC. The Developer has stated they anticipate to close on the financing package sometime on in mid -April and has now agreed to submit the required financial surety in the form of the City's standard Letter of Credit [Updated March 28, 2013] Mary T, Inc. Housing [Updated] Primary Reviewer: Consulting Planner (Contact: Tim Gladhill (tgladhillPci.ramsey.mn.us; 763 -576 -4308) The City has requested Planning Commission review of a concept plan for housing for disabled veterans on a parcel located within The COR. The Planning Commission held a work shop to receive a presentation from Mary T., Inc. on Thursday, March 14, 2013. The Developer must now submit the required land use applications. Staff anticipates said applications in the spring of 2013. The Developer has stated they desire to start construction in 2013. [Updated March 21, 2013] Housing Assistance Policy Primary Contact: Tim Gladhill (tgladhillPci.ramsey.mn.us; 763 -576 -4308) The City Council has directed Staff to complete a Housing Assistance Policy. The intent of the policy is to provide a framework for which to review requests for housing assistance and provide a mechanism to review proposals for compatibility with the City's housing goals. The Policy was forwarded to the Planning Commission for development. A proposed work plan will be presented to the Planning Commission at their Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2013. [Updated March 28, 2013]