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5.04: Receive Presentation on Potential Future PACT Charter School Expansion Located <br /> at 7250 East Ramsey Parkway <br /> Presentation <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating the purpose of this <br /> case was to provide PACT Charter School an opportunity to present to the Planning Commission <br /> their desire to complete a facility expansion in the near future for a Kindergarten through Grade <br /> 12 charter school. The Planning Commission was being asked to provide feedback on PACT's <br /> future expansion. <br /> Dave Gustafson, PACT Charter Schools, introduced himself to the Council and discussed the <br /> proposed expansion for the PACT Charter School in Ramsey. It was noted the site was in need <br /> of additional classroom and gym space. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Commissioner Bauer asked if any parking spaces would be lost through the expansion. <br /> Mr. Gustafson indicated the parking lot would not be impacted. He then discussed how traffic <br /> would be rerouted through the site after the expansion was completed. <br /> Commissioner Brauer questioned if green space requirements would be met after the school <br /> expands. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill discussed the green space to the west, but noted the <br /> applicant would be willing to consider rooftop green space. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy inquired how often the adjacent property owners utilized parking at the <br /> charter school. <br /> Mr. Gustafson reported Northgate Church used the charters school parking lot every Sunday <br /> morning and Wednesday evening. He commented that Allina has a celebration once a year and <br /> parking spills over on to the charter school lot. <br /> 5.03: Review Concept Plan for Parkview East, a Future High Density Residential <br /> Development to be Located at the Intersection of Rhinestone Street and East <br /> Ramsey Parkway; Case of PSD, LLC <br /> Presentation <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating PSD, LLC has <br /> entered into a purchase agreement with the City's Housing and Redevelopment Authority for a <br /> nine (9) acre parcel to construct a phased apartment development. Prior to closing on the <br /> Planning Commission /September 4, 2014 <br /> Page 7 of 11 <br />