Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/02/2013

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City of Ramsey Development Update April 25, 2013 Report Background The following report is updated weekly. Seasons of Ramsey [Updated] Primary Reviewer: Tim Gladhill (taladhill(Pci.ramsev.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 complete the entire project by December 31, 2013. The City is awaiting a request from the contractor to issue the Building Permit. Leasing information is available at www.essenceproperties.com, 320-255-9910, or info@essenceproperties.com. Staff is reviewing revised plan sheets submitted by the Developer. The Developer now expects to commence construction on preliminary grading the week of April 29, 2013, dependent upon final review of the revised plan sheets. [Updated April 25, 2013] McDonalds (Sunwood Retail in The COR) [Updated] Primary Reviewer: Chris Anderson (canderson(6ci.ramsev.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 has received an Application for Building Permit. The Ramsey Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) directed Staff to prepare a case to advertise for bids to complete the City required Stage I Improvements (common improvements). Design Plans have been completed for these improvements, and specifications are being prepared in preparation of a case for the HRA to advertise for bids. Staff anticipates that the Plat will be recorded next week, allowing title work to be completed. Staff continues to review the submitted Building Permit. [Updated April 25, 2013] Northgate Performing Arts Center [Updated] Primary Reviewer: Consulting Planner (Contact: Tim Gladhill (tdladhillPci.ramsev.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. Staff continues to review the Building Permit and revised plan sheets. Staff met with the Developer on Thursday, April 25, 2013 to review plan review comments. Staff expects final plans next week, with construction to commence soon after. [Updated April 25, 2013]