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Councilmember LeTourneau stated that while he agrees with some of the comments made by Councilmember Riley, he does not want to see a precedent in spending the residents' money on something it does not need to be spent on. He noted that there is still an inconsistency in the expectations of each party and believes that should be clear before a plat is approved. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers LeTourneau, Williams, Johns, Kuzma, and Shryock. Voting No: Mayor Strommen and Councilmember Riley. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Consider Request for Zoning Amendment, Comp Plan Amendment, Preliminary and Final Plat, and Site Plan for Regency Commons (Project No. 16-108); Case of National Self Storage,LLC City Planner Anderson reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the project. He noted that subsequent to the Planning Commission review, the City received official comment from Anoka County Highway Department. He noted that Anoka County prefers that the Ramsey Boulevard access be shifted to the north and the Bunker Lake Boulevard access be eliminated. However, Anoka County understands that the site is constrained and cannot force each scenario; of key importance is the relocation of the Ramsey Boulevard access, which would have the effect of eliminating the smaller of the two buildings on the site. The City Council is legally able to approve the site plan as presented, however plans will be required to be revised to incorporate the requested turn lanes as outlined in the Anoka County Review Letter. He stated that staff recommends the following actions, all contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter and review and approval by Anoka County Highway Department: City Council adopt Ordinance #17-05 to rezone the subject property to E- 1 Employment District and B-1 Business District; and adopt Resolution #17-02-036 granting a Comprehensive Plan amendment to re-guide the subject property as Business Park and Commercial, contingent upon approval by the Metropolitan Council; and adopt Resolution #17- 02-037 granting Site Plan approval; and adopt Resolution#17-02-038 and#17-02-039 approving the Preliminary and Final Plat approval. Reid Schultz, Landform Professional Services, thanked staff for the phenomenal job they have done to help bring this forward to the Council. He noted that this is not the first proposal for this site, and not even the first self-storage facility for this site. He stated that this is actually the fifth application for this site. He believed that this is the best application to come forward to the Council. He stated that the business owner is local and is dedicated to making this successful. He stated that the proposal would be for two buildings, a main facility that would include three levels with approximately 325 storage units ranging in size and a secondary, one-story building that will provide larger storage facilities for vehicles and recreational vehicles. He stated that the site plan would include all necessary utilities, off-street parking, and would provide cross access agreements. He noted that extensive landscaping and berming would be provided to help buffer from the existing neighbors. He stated that they have met with some of the neighbors to work through their concerns and appreciate the cooperative nature everyone has had. He noted that the proposed lighting would meet the City's requirements and the onsite ponding would meet the stormwater needs for the initial and future development. He stated that they are currently City Council/February 28, 2017 Page 8 of 10