Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/09/2015

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City Planner Anderson presented the staff report stating the purpose of this case is to review an updated concept plan provided by N.I.K. Management for the NE intersection of Ramsey Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard. As the Planning Commission may recall, a similar concept had been discussed at the January meeting; however, at that time, the concept focused entirely on indoor self -storage. The potential buyer of this property has revised their concept plan to include a mix of indoor self -storage units and convenience retail. City Planner Anderson commented as a reminder, in 2004 and 2007, the City did review a similar request on this site. In January of this year, the Planning Commission' s direction to staff was to carry forward the assumptions from this previous review. Staff wanted to provide the Planning Commission an opportunity to review the revised concept plan and provide any additional feedback to the interested party. City Planner Anderson indicated the City did host a workshop prior to the meeting this evening to gather public input/feedback on the concept plan. Staff reviewed the comments gathered from the public and requested the Commission provide staff with feedback on how to proceed. Commission Business Commissioner Brauer asked if the County has provided any comments on the concept plan. City Planner Anderson stated in 2004 and 2007 the County was open to one access to the site. The developer has shifted the access to the north away from the intersection based on the County's input. Commissioner VanScoy asked if the temporary cul-de-sac would become permanent. City Planner Anderson commented the intent would be to make the cul-de-sac permanent. He noted a variance would be required. Commissioner Bauer was in favor of the developer continuing to work on his plans taking into consideration the comments and concerns raised by the neighborhood. Commissioner Brauer believed it made sense to put in a convenience store on the corner lot. Further discussion ensued regarding access to the property and its surrounding vegetation. Chairperson Levine questioned what the main concerns of the adjacent residents were at this time. City Planner Anderson reviewed the concerns of the residents noting property values were the main concern. Commissioner Nosan expressed concern with the single access point to the site. Planning Commission/June 4, 2015 Page 7 of 12