Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/03/2013

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North Commons (COR THREE) [No Update] Primary Reviewer: Tim Gladhill (tqladhill@ci.ramsey.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. Utilities have been installed for the four (4) 'park lots'. 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 (tgladhill(Jci.ramsey.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 Building Permit was issued on Monday, September 23, 2013. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. [Updated September 26, 2013] Housing Assistance Policy [No Update] Primary Contact: Tim Gladhill (tqladhill@ci.ramsey.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 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.