Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/05/2013

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committee, forwarded to the Planning Commission in September, and then to City Council review at the end of September. Staff has completed a draft of the scoring matrix and has had reviewed by area experts as to format and content. Staff will be forwarding a full draft for review in the near future. [Updated August 22, 2013] Cullinan Rigging [Updated] Cullinan Rigging was granted approval of a Variance and Site Plan Approval for an expansion of their existing facility at 6815 McKinley St NW. The Building Permit has been issued and construction is underway. [Updated August 29, 2013] Diamond Graphics Expansion [Updated] Diamond Graphics was granted site plan approval for their existing facility at 14350 Azurite Street. Staff is nearing completion of the review of the Building Permit. [Updated August 29, 2013] Ramsey Office Plaza Interior Tenant Build -out [Updated] The City has issued Building Permits to Ramsey Office Plaza located at 7553 Sunwood Drive for multiple tenant build - outs. The tenant build -outs include relocation of PSD, LLC offices, expansion of the 10th Judicial District Administrative Offices, and expansion of Trott Brook Financial Offices. [Updated August 29, 2013] 5300 Alpine Drive NW (Former Allina Clinic) Tenant Build -out [Updated] The City has issued Building Permits for 5300 Alpine Drive for two (2) new tenants: 1) Weikel Law Firm and 2) Metro Hydro Graphics. [Updated August 29, 2013] 167th Avenue Retail Node [No Update] Primary Contact: Tim Gladhill (taIadhillPci.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. The EDA discussed the topic at their July 11, 2013 Meeting and a Special Meeting on July 18, 2013 to finalize a recommendation on formulating current policies and recommendations as well as potential next steps. Staff will update the City Council in the near future. [Updated July 18, 2013] Former Municipal Center Future Land Uses [No Update] Primary Contact: Patrick Brama (nbramaPci.ramsev.mn.us; 763-433-9903) In 2006, the City relocated the Ramsey Municipal Center from 15153 Nowthen Blvd NW to 7550 Sunwood Dr NW. The former location still operates as Fire Station #2. The City has been exploring options for future use of this campus and relocation of Fire Station #2. To assist in the analysis of acceptable land uses for this campus for future development, an Open House has been scheduled for Thursday, April 18' from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers (7550 Sunwood Dr NW). The Open House will explore options for single-family and data center users. Multiple smaller group stations, with full size maps and ability for written comments, will be available from 6:00 to