Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/03/2013

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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. A Public Process has been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2013. Invites will be sent in the near future to area residents and stakeholders. [Updated September 5, 2013] Former Municipal Center Future Land Uses [No Update] Primary Contact: Patrick Brama (pbrama(Jci.ramsey.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 7:00 p.m. A brief presentation will be presented, with ability for large group comment, from 7:00 to 7:30 (or until comments are complete). Small group stations will re- convene following the presentation and comment period. The Open House was held as scheduled despite weather concerns. Staff continues to compile results and comments from that Open House and presented preliminary findings to the City Council on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Based on the results of that open house, Staff will presenting the detailed results to the Planning Commission, EDA, and City Council in May prior to taking any further steps. It is at this stage that Staff will discuss future direction, if any direction is desired at this time. Staff has updated the Planning Commission (5/2/13) and the EDA (5/16/13) on the status of the project. Staff presented a case to discuss possible next steps at the June 11, 2013 City Council Meeting. The City Council directed Staff to re- engage the surrounding public through a collaborative process utilizing a task force to continue to review options for the site. Staff met to discuss possible alternatives for the new public process, and anticipates bringing forward alternatives for consideration to the July 9, 2013 City Council Meeting. The City Council approved the development of a Study Group to begin a collaborative input process to be held at a later date, in order to continue discussions with surrounding property owners as to desired future land uses for the site. Staff will be seeking interested individuals to participate in the process in the near future. Interested names in participating in the process will be brought forward to the City Council at a later date. Staff has sent a mailing seeking individuals interested in participating in the public process later this year. A Public Process has been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2013. Invites will be sent in the near future to area residents and stakeholders. [Updated September 5, 2013] Building Permit Update The City has issued 1,594 permits year to date. Included in that total are 74 new single - family homes, and 66 new townhome units, 72 units of assisted living /memory care (for a total of 212 new households), and numerous commercial /industrial expansions and tenant build outs (see above). Detailed Report Information For more information regarding the project listed above, please contact the Tim Gladhill at 763 - 576 -4308 or visit www.cityoframsey.com /planning- division.