Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/18/2013 - Special

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Mary T, Inc. Housing [Updated] Primary Reviewer: Tim Gladhill (taladhillPci.ramsev.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. Staff has received notification that the Developer is now exploring multiple options for sites within Ramsey, other than the site originally identified. Staff will be meeting with the Developer in mid -May to discuss potential options. City Staff met with staff from Mary T., Inc. on Friday, May 28, 2013. The Developer is still interested in a project within Ramsey, and has broadened their search scope. Staff continues to review viable alternatives for site selection. [Updated June 13, 2013] Housing Assistance Policy [Updated] Primary Contact: Tim Gladhill (tdladhillPci.ramsev.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. The Planning Commission has established an ad -hoc sub -committee to assist in the development of the policy. The Housing Sub -Committee has met on two (2) occasions to date. Current accomplishments include completion of an Interim Policy Statement (until the final policy is adopted), agreement on the framework of the policy, and establishment of housing -type priorities. All drafts must still be approved by the City Council. Staff would like to provide a status update with the City Council in June. Staff provided an update to the City Council on June 11, 2013, and received positive feedback on direction to continue along the current path for completion. The next meeting of the Sub -Committee is scheduled for June 25, 2013. [Updated June 13, 2013] 167th Avenue Retail Node [No Update] Primary Contact: Tim Gladhill (tdladhillPci.ramsev.mn.us; 763-576-4308) The Planning Commission and EDA have both discussed the status of the retail node located at the intersection of 167th Avenue and Saint Francis Boulevard (TH 47). The City had previously been asked to review two (2) potential users at 6001 167th Ave NW (indoor shooting range and clothing recycling warehouse distribution. Per EDA discussion, Staff will be setting up stakeholder meetings to discuss a comprehensive approach with all property owners of the node in regards to future land uses as well as mechanisms to achieve desired future land uses. A more detailed summary will be provided following the outcomes of these stakeholder meetings. Staff has scheduled a Stakeholder/Property Owner Meeting with owners of commercial/retail property in the area for Wednesday, June 5, 2013. The intent of the meeting is to outline options (land use and economic development related) for Property Owners and discuss a unified vision for the future of the current retail node. Staff will provide an update to the Planning Commission, EDA, and City Council following the Stakeholder Meeting. Staff held a Stakeholder Meeting on June 5, 2013. Staff will forward feedback from said meeting in the near future. [Updated June 6, 2013]