Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/04/2016

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Brookfield 6th Addition The Brookfield 6th Addition consisted of eighteen (18) new single-family lots. Required infrastructure is substantially complete and is eligible for issuance of Building Permits. Additional phases of Brookfield are anticipated over the next two (2) to three (3) years. Casey's General Store Casey's General Store constructed a new 4,353 square -foot convenience store and gas station at 7222 Sunwood Dr NW. This is Casey's second Ramsey location. The facility opened for business in January, 2016. Connexus Energy Telecommunications Tower Connexus Energy constructed a new telecommunications tower to handle their internal communication needs, including radios and data transmission to infrastructure such as meters and sub -stations as part of a conversion to a `smart -grid' system. The Planning Commission coordinated an ordinance amending City Code dealing with telecommunication tower standards. Dedicated Networks Expansion Dedicated Networks commenced construction of a 19,456 square foot industrial expansion of their existing facility located at 14000 Unity St NW. Construction is anticipated to be completed by spring, 2016. The Ramsey EDA helped facilitate this project by reviewing a Business Subsidy Request. Fire Station No. 2 The City began constructing a new 12,000 square foot Fire Station at 5650 Alpine Drive NW to replace its existing station at the former municipal center located at 15153 Nowthen Blvd NW. The new Fire Station No. 2 is anticipated to be fully operational by March, 2016. Life Fitness Expansion Life Fitness commenced the construction of a 48,325 square foot industrial expansion to their existing facility located at 14150 Sunfish Lake Blvd NW, simultaneous with the acquisition and demolition of the former HealthQuest fitness facility at 14100 Sunfish Lake Blvd NW. Construction is expected to be completed by March, 2016. The Ramsey EDA helped facilitate this project through the establishment of a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District and TIF Agreement. An additional expansion is anticipated in the near future. Green Valley Green House Expansion Green Valley Green House, a major employer in the City of Ramsey, completed a 101,376 square foot replacement of green house for their planting operation. Additional expansions are anticipated in the future. Harvest Estates G S Land, LLC completed a first phase of Harvest Estates, a 44 -lot urban single-family subdivision located on the former municipal center campus at 15153 Nowthen Blvd NW. Phase 2 is anticipated to commence within the next two (2) to three (3) years. The project included the sale of City -owned property. Parkview East It is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient government services.