Agenda - Public Works Committee - 05/20/2014

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Development Services Manager Gladhill stated Lano Equipment likes the frontage along Highway 10 on which they can advertise items for sale. The concern is that their display area will be sandwiched between buildings and not as visible. Chairperson Backous asked if Lano Equipment has adequate space or will be seeking additional space. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated staff considered that perhaps their existing site is being maxed out and they have a need to grow. As a result, staff identified other locations within Ramsey for Lano Equipment to expand and Lano Equipment is considering those locations. Councilmember Riley stated if the Village Bank plat is approved, four lots may be a better number than seven lots. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated that is an excellent point, the City has the ability to approve or not approve a Comprehensive Plan amendment and number of lots that is appropriate. He stated the developer has indicated seven lots meet their financial needs; however, the City needs to consider what is best for its residents. Chairperson Backous stated Lano Equipment may be interested in additional space. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated Lano Equipment may prefer frontage space. Chairperson Backous noted the Lano Equipment trucks indicate it is located in Anoka rather than Ramsey. Development Services Manager Gladhill pointed out the border between Anoka and Ramsey and indicated Anoka's land is zoned for higher density residential. Chairperson Backous asked if Anoka will support the frontage road option. Development Services Manager Gladhill displayed a map depicting the area and frontage road alignment. He stated Anoka attended the meeting today and did not express any concern but it is known that Anoka will want to maximize opportunities. He stated both the frontage and backage road alignments will be included in the Highway 10 Access Planning Study. Chairperson Backous noted staff had mentioned more property owners support the frontage road. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated a stakeholder meeting was held and property owners west of Tungsten Street prefer the frontage road alignment. He pointed out a tightly clustered property use and explained how it resulted in the frontage/backage road discussion and decision to hold a stakeholder meeting. Councilmember Riley stated a cloverleaf design for the Diamond's site would result in an impact to access. Public Works Committee / April 15, 2014 Page 3 of 12