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CASE # 10 REQUEST MORATORIUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF POI.F. BUrLDINGS ALONG HIGHWAY #10 CORRIDOR By: Mark S. Banwart, Community Development Director On May 2, 1989, the Ramsey Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council establish a moratorium on the construction of pole buildings along the Highway #10 corridor and that City St~ff draft an ordinance to disallow pole buildings and upgrade building standards along Highway #10 corridor. Further discussion indicated that the direction of this motion was based on the Highway //10 Corridor Study and Ramsey's agreement with Anoka to establish higher building standards in the industrial areas abutting those of City of Anoka. Observations: There has been a long-standing concern about the general appearance of the Highway #10 corridor area through the City of Ramsey as wel] as the general required standards to which buildings are constructed. In January of 1988, the City received the TRUNK HIGHWAY #10 CORRIDOR STUDY by Barton, Aschman & Associates in association with Resolution, Inc. As you may recall, the study covers: 2. 3. 4. 5. Economic Development Potential Land Use and Physical Features Transportation System Analysis Community Image and Identity Implementation Plan The general direction of the study is to upgrade the community image and identity and thereby increasing the viability of the community. On April 17, 1989, the Ramsey City Council and delegation met with the Anoka City Council to discuss issues of mutual concern. At this meeting, the City of Anoka indicated their concern about the proliferation of pole buildings in' lands adjacent to the Anoka Industrial Park. The City of Ramsey responded with an indication of our willingness to provide some cohesive coordination of site plan review and development standards with that of the City of Anoka. Recommendations: Staff recommends that City Council direct staff' to prepare appropriate changes to the site plan ordinances and to establish performance standards for the area known as the Highway #10 Corridor area and the Industrial Park area adjacent to the Anoka Industrial Park. Council Action: Motion to direct/not direct appropriate site plan ordinances and performance standards for the Highway #10 Corridor area and Industrial zoned areas abutting the Anoka Industrial Park in particular and commercial/industrial multifamily zoned areas in general. Review Checklis~ City Administrator X City Attorney X City Engineer X Community Development Director X Chief of Police Finance Officer Planning & Zoning Commission X Park & Recreation Commission