Minutes - Planning Commission - 07/21/2016

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emergency access because there will be more people back there and it could be a potential safety issue. He asked if this has been reviewed by police and fire. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that is where the discussion came about in that although the connection could not be provided through this development, it should be reserved. He stated that everyone is comfortable in reserving the corridor. Acting Chairperson VanScoy stated that he would support reserving the corridor and would also support an emergency access. Commissioner Brauer stated that he spoke with people in Ely tonight that have only one access that is blocked and therefore emergency vehicles cannot get in or out to help those people. He did not want to see an area like that created in Ramsey, where it could be difficult to get emergency services in or out. He stated that this is an example of stewardship that stands out in the City and commended the property owner for that. Motion by Acting Chairperson VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Nosan, to recommend that the City Council adopt the policy statements as stated in the staff report. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson VanScoy, Commissioners Nosan, Andrusko, Brauer, and Maul. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Levine and Commissioner Bauer. Motion by Commissioner Maul, seconded by Commissioner Andrusko, to briefly recess the meeting at 9:03 p.m. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson VanScoy, Commissioners Maul, Andrusko, Brauer, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Levine and Commissioner Bauer. Acting Chairperson VanScoy called the meeting back to order at 9:05 5.06: PUBLIC HEARING: Consider Ordinance #16-17 Opting Out of Temporary Family Health Care Dwelling Statute (Project No. 16-67) Presentation Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating a bill creating a new process for local governments to permit landowners to place mobile residential dwellings on their property to serve as a temporary family dwelling, was signed into law by Gov. Dayton on May 12. The main stated motivation behind the new law is to provide transitional housing for seniors. The law has a broader effect than that, however, with anyone who needs assistance with two or more "instrumental activities of daily life" for mental or physical reasons eligible to be housed in this manner. The final act has the following key components: Planning Commission/July 21, 2016 Page 13 of 20