Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/05/2013

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Municipal Center Site. The property was approximately 21.24 acres in size and was located in a Public/Quasi-Public zoning district. He noted the site was vacated in 2006, when the City moved its municipal center campus to The COR. The City has been exploring various options for selling the property in conjunction with the construction of a new fire station. Development Services Manager Gladhill explained the City was considering two general development scenarios for the property: data center and single family residential. It was noted the City completed a feasibility study and the next step was to consider the appropriate land use and zoning for the parcel. He requested the Commission discuss this matter in further detail and provide direction to staff. Commission Business Assistant City Administrator Brama commented the feasibility study and public process would allow the residents to provide input on the redevelopment of this property. The City wanted to be sure their concerns and feedback was considered throughout the entire process. Commissioner Brauer was pleased that the neighborhood was being invited to partake in the planning He encouraged the City to use this model for other future redevelopment projects. 5.06: Staff Update • Development Update • Update on Housing Assistance Policy • Update on EDA Discussion: Future Industrial Park • Update on Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Rulemaking for Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Staff provided a monthly update for the Commission. 6. COMMISSION / STAFF INPUT None. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Field, to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners VanScoy, Field, Bauer, Brauer, Maul, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: None. The regular meeting of the Planning Commission adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Planning Commission/August 1, 2013 Page 7 of 8