Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 12/08/2016

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Economic Development Authority(EDA) 4.2. Meeting Date: 12/08/2016 Submitted For: Patrick Brama,Administrative Services By: Patrick Brama,Administrative Services Title: Future Business Park: Consider Rezoning Hageman Holdings Site Purpose/Background: PURPOSE (1)consider directing staff to rezone Lot 1 Block 1,and Outlot B,of Alpha Plat, to allow for a business park and quasi-public uses. (2)consider updating the previously completed Bolton&Menk infrastructure analysis to account for the change to Legacy Christian Academy parcel, and the change to the Pearson parcel. BACKGROUND Please see attached case write up from November 07, 2016. Notification: Observations/Alternatives: OBSERVATIONS (1) consider directing staff to rezone Lot 1 Block 1, and Outlot B,of Alpha Plat,to allow for a business park and quasi-public uses. This action will secure the proper zoning to allow for Ramsey's future business park. This is critical first step to securing a new business park. Staff recommends this step be taken as soon as reasonably possible (as it can take up to four months). The new proposed business park is roughly 131.51 acres gross,and about 110 acres w/o national wetland inventory. Staff believes the proposed business park meets the long term needs of Ramsey(it's large enough), is ideally located(setback far from rail line, includes a natural barrier from adjacent residential, access to Hwy 10/169 via an interchange), and is owned by a community partner that is willing to support the city's vision (Hageman Holdings). Staff has connected with Hageman Holdings several times recently(including an in-person meeting on 11/22), and over the past few years. It should be noted,staff and Hageman Holdings are proposing a new zoning district(perhaps E3 Employment district). This district would be similar to our traditional business park districts(E1 and E2)with the following exceptions: little/no outside storage allowed, little/no unpaved areas allowed, shielding of pollution creating activities required(noise/light), allow use of schools, and allow use of churches. Staff will recommend the Planning Commission be charged with drafting a zoning amendment(i.e. creation of a new zoning district). The zoning amendment application will be made by the Ramsey EDA(will be about a$5,000 cost, and will take 3-4 months). Hageman Holdings would like to allow for quasi-public uses, such as a school or church,on their site. Although Hageman Holdings is no longer committed to said uses,they don't want to close the door on the option--in the event it comes back. At this point,PACT Charter School is still considering the Hageman Holdings site for a High School Campus.NOTE: PACT Charter is looking for about 15-30 acres. (2) consider updating the previously completed Bolton & Menk infrastructure analysis to account for the change to Legacy Christian Academy parcel, and the change to the Pearson parcel.