Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 04/11/2013

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City of Ramsey Development Update March 21, 2013 Seasons of Ramsey [Updated] Primary Reviewer: Tim Gladhill (tgladhill@ci.ramsey.mn.us; 763-576-4308) The Seasons of Ramsey is a 50 unit rental townhome development located in the Town Center Gardens plat at the northeast intersection of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Town Center Drive (also known as Center Street). The Planning Commission reviewed the Sketch Plan of the Plat on December 6, 2012. The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on the Preliminary Plat and reviewed the Site Plan on January 31, 2013. The City Council approved the Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Site Plan, and associated requests of February 12, 2013. The Developer has submitted an Application for Building Permit. The Developer was able to successfully close on the Property on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. The Developer anticipates to begin construction the week of March 25, 2013 and complete the entire project by December 31, 2013. Leasing information is available at www.essenceproperties.com, 320-255-9910, or info@essenceproperties.com [Updated March 21, 2013] Indoor Shooting Range Proposal [Updated] Primary Reviewer: Chris Anderson (canderson@ci.ramsey.mn.us; 763-433-9905) The Planning Commission reviewed a proposal and received a presentation for a potential indoor shooting range at 6001 167th Avenue NW (former grocery store). The Planning Commission provided feedback to the potential owner and instructed the potential owner to submit an Application for Zoning Amendment. The City has not received an Application for Zoning Amendment to date. Staff will not provide further updates until new information has been received. [Updated March 21, 2013] McDonalds (Sunwood Retail in The COR) Primary Reviewer: Chris Anderson (canderson@ci.ramsey.mn.us; 763-433-9905) The Planning Commission reviewed a Request for Site Plan Review for McDonalds on January 3, 2013. The City Council approved the site plan and associated requests on January 22, 2013. The project is now eligible to submit a Building Permit. The City is awaiting said submittal of the Building Permit, and anticipates said submittal in the coming weeks. [Updated March 14, 2013] Northgate Performing Arts Center [Updated] Primary Reviewer: Consulting Planner (Contact: Tim Gladhill (tgladhill@ci.ramsey.mn.us; 763-576-4308) The Planning Commission reviewed a Request for Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit for Northgate Performing Arts Center located at 7295 Sunwood Drive NW (northeast intersection of Sunwood Drive and Peridot Street NW on October 4, 2012. The City Council approved the request on October 23, 2012. The Developer has submitted an Application for Building Permit and anticipates to commence construction at the end of March or early April, 2013. The City Council will need to approve an assignment of the original Development Agreement to Northgate Church, Inc. as well as approve the required surety amount. This request is scheduled to be considered by the City Council on March 26. [Updated March 21, 2013]