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The following are brief updates regarding development projects located within the community. For more detailed information, please contact the Community Development Department at 763 -433 -9824, planning(a,,cityoframsey.com or visit www.citvoframsey.com/planning-division. 2013 Review In 2013, the City issued 2,063 permits representing 96 single- family homes, 16 owner - occupied townhome units, 50 rental townhome units, 72 assisted living /memory care units for a total of 234 new households. Additionally, the City issued permits for one (1) new institutional building, two (2) business expansions, and multiple commercial tenant build -outs. In total, 6,499 inspections occurred on these projects. Stoney River Work continues on construction of Stoney River, specifically footing and foundations. Stoney River is an assisted living, memory care, and senior independent housing development located at the north west intersection of Saint Francis Boulevard (Trunk Highway 47) and Nowthen Boulevard (County Road 5). This 72 -unit building began construction in late August, 2013. Construction was delayed by cold winter conditions preventing concrete work in below -zero temperatures. Elevator shafts have begun to be constructed, and the first wall panels erected within the past few days. Seasons of Ramsey The Developer of Seasons of Ramsey, a 50 -unit workforce housing development located at Town Center Drive and Bunker Lake Boulevard, has completed construction on all 50 units Finishing touches on the building as well as a number of site plan improvements still need to be completed. The Developer anticipates to complete said site plan improvements (landscaping, sidewalks, and roadways) in early spring, 2014. The Residence at The COR January 16, 2014 D ve I p m n ornntissrtm The building for this 230 -unit apartment located adjacent to the Ramsey Municipal Center has been completed, with completion of exterior site improvements to be completed this spring. The leasing office has indicated approximately 87 units are occupied. Northgate Performing Arts Center Work has been completed on the Northgate Church facility, and has been open for several weeks. Minor exterior site improvements will be reviewed this spring. Cullinan Rigging Work has largely been completed on the Cullinan Rigging 11,000 square foot expansion at 6815 McKinley Street NW. Diamond Graphics Work continues on the 28,000 square foot expansion of Diamond Graphics located at 14350 Azurite St NW. With wall panels and roofing enclosed, work is focused on the interior build -out. Site plan improvements will be completed in spring. Total Defense Indoor Shooting Range On January 9, 2014, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Zoning Amendment to allow Indoor Commercial Recreation (including indoor shooting ranges) in the B -1 General Business District that are contiguous to the intersection of