Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 05/16/2013

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City of Ramsey Development Update May 9, 2013 Report Background The following report is updated weekly. Seasons of Ramsey [Updated] Primary Reviewer: Tim Gladhill (tdladhill(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. The first Building Permit for one (1) building was issue this week. It is anticipated that two (2) more buildings will receive a Building Permit by the end of the week. [Updated May 9, 2013] McDonalds (Sunwood Retail in The COR) [Updated] Primary Reviewer: Chris Anderson (canderson(oci.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. Staff has drafted a case to advertise for bids for the Stage 1 Improvements as directed by the HRA for the May 14, 2013 HRA meeting, pending receipt and review of the specification manual for these improvements. Staff also continues work with McDonald's to complete pre -development activities and review the plan sheets submitted for Building Permit review. Building Permit Plan Review is anticipated to be complete by the end of the day on Monday, May 13, 2013. [Updated May 9, 2013] Northgate Performing Arts Center [Updated] Primary Reviewer: Consulting Planner (Contact: Tim Gladhill (taladhillPci.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 has received revised plan sheets as requested and is in the process of completing Building Permit review. Staff is hopeful to issue a Building Permit by the end of the week. [Updated May 9, 2013]