Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/05/2013

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North Commons (COR THREE) [Updated] Primary Reviewer: Tim Gladhill (taladhillPci.ramsev.mn.us; 763-576-4308) The Planning Commission reviewed a Request for Minor Plat Review of COR THREE, a seventeen (17) lot single-family development located north of Bunker Lake Boulevard in The COR on June 19, 2012. The City Council approved the request on July 10, 2012. Preliminary grading and utility work commenced at the end of 2012. The Plat will need to be recorded prior to any Building Permit issuance. On May 28, 2013, the HRA amended the scope of the project to focus on four (4) of the seventeen (17) lots that are located abutting North Commons (park). The remaining thirteen (13) lots that were approved along Bunker Lake Boulevard could be re-evaluated in the future as market conditions improve. The Ramsey Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) reviewed a potential purchase offer on all or portions of the four (4) lots along the park. The HRA will be reviewing current market conditions and seeking additional qualified offers on these lots. A more detailed work plan will be provided soon. Utilities have been installed for the four (4) 'park Tots'. Staff issued a Notice to Proceed to Hakanson Anderson Associates to revise the approved Final Plat to include only the four (4) lots referenced above. [Updated August 29, 2013] Stoney River [Updated] Primary Reviewer: Tim Gladhill (taladhillPci.ramsev.mn.us; 763-576-4308) The Planning Commission reviewed the request for Site Plan Review of Stoney River, a 72 unit assisted living and memory care development at the northwest intersection of Nowthen Boulevard and Saint Francis Boulevard in August, 2011. The site is adjacent to the Lord of Life Lutheran Church Campus. The City Council approved the request in August, 2011. The City has reviewed the Building Permit, and is awaiting final revisions as requested. According to Anoka County Property Records, the site is now owned by First Phoenix Ramsey, LLC. The Developer has stated they anticipate to close on the financing package sometime on in mid -April and has now agreed to submit the required financial surety in the form of the City's standard Letter of Credit. Staff did receive the required Plumbing Plan Review from the State of Minnesota. Staff is still awaiting revised plan sheets, which are assumed to be under development to complete the Building Permit Review. Staff is also awaiting the required Letter of Credit. Staff has been informed that the Developer has successfully closed on the construction loan and desires to begin preliminary construction the week of September 9, 2013. A groundbreaking has tentatively been scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 3:30 p.m., starting at Lord of Life Church. More details to follow. [Updated August 29, 2013]