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May 14, 2014 <br />Subject Property <br />OMC <br />OMC Study Group <br />Findings Report <br />Data Center <br />Old Municipal Center <br />EDA Economic Development Authority <br />PC <br />Comprehensive Plan Amendment <br />Zoning Amendment <br />Supplemental Information Packets <br />Planning Commission <br />Location: Pbrama >H:Drive >15153 >FindingsReport <br />DEFINITIONS <br />Old Municipal Center Site located at 15153 Nowthen Boulevard, <br />Ramsey, MN. This City owned property is 20.5 acres and <br />contains two contiguous parcels. <br />Public input group consisting of thirteen (13) Ramsey Residents <br />and three (3) boards /commission members. The purpose of the <br />Study Group is develop and convey detailed public input to the <br />City Council regarding a potential data center development. <br />Documentation of (A) detailed public input, and (B) detailed <br />analytic information related to the potential development of <br />the Subject Property for a data center user. <br />A data center is a form of warehouse that is used for the <br />storage of computer servers. In other words, a large building <br />containing a vast number of computers. Many people refer to <br />data centers as 'the cloud.' <br />Comprehensive planning is a term used to describe a process <br />that determines a wide variety of community goals and <br />aspirations, in terms of community development. A <br />comprehensive plan is a result of this community process. A <br />Comprehensive Plan Amendment is an update or change to said <br />document. <br />Zoning is the separation or division of a municipality into <br />districts, the regulation of buildings, structures, their <br />construction and the nature and extent of their land use. The <br />dedication of such districts is designed to protect the health, <br />safety and welfare of the entire community. Zoning is <br />practically enforced via City Zoning Ordinances. A Zoning <br />Amendment is a change to City Zoning Ordinances. <br />Information packet developed by City Staff and sent to OMC <br />Study Group members in advance of a meetings. The purpose <br />of this document is to answer questions and provide factual <br />information to serve as foundation for discussion. <br />OMC Study Group, Findings Report (DRAFT) Page 2 of 42 <br />