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(4) Planning Commission Feedback <br /> 01/05/2017 NOTES <br /> • By consensus,the Planning Commission was opposed to the project being located on this site (Site#1). <br /> o The Planning Commission is uncomfortable with the many development issues that encumber <br /> this site(remnant lots,storm sewer,well,Yolite,etc.). The Planning Commission is <br /> uncomfortable with Stone Brook etching out a 1-acre parcel on this site,and further solidifying <br /> the various encumbrances on this site. <br /> o The Planning Commission believes great opportunity exists for the City on this site,and this <br /> project may remove the ability to make a large project(s) happen. The Planning Commission <br /> believes this site is better suited for a larger project(s),and/or a master developer to take down <br /> the site all at once. The Planning Commission discussed several better-suited options for <br /> development on this site(including many larger destination users). One option discussed <br /> included destination type attractions,such as a ferris wheel. Another option included building a <br /> skyway/or building over the Yolite connection. Another option included a mixed use building <br /> (living above and commercial below. <br /> o The Planning Commission does not agree with Stone Brook,that this project is best fit on this <br /> particular site(Site#1). The Planning Commission believes Stone Brook is best suited on other <br /> sites: (i.e.#2,#3,#4,#6,#7,#8). <br /> • The Planning Commission indicated that,if this project moved forward on this site,they would <br /> recommend a connection be made between Sunwood and Veteran's drives. The Planning Commission <br /> was concerned about the large amount of traffic this user will generate,and that having direct access to <br /> Sunwood Drive would be problematic. The Planning Commission appeared to be open to discussing an <br /> private or public connection. <br /> • Assuming this project is classified as a "daycare" user specifically(and academy as a secondary use),the <br /> Planning Commission believes this site generally works form a zoning/COR master plan perspective. <br /> o Staff did check into this item (classification of user). Stone Brook will have a daycare/childcare <br /> license through the State of Minnesota (Department of Human Resources). They are technically <br /> considered a childcare center. Daycares are technically a home based business(per the State of <br /> Minnesota). <br /> o The City of Ramsey uses the terms"childcare"and "daycare" interchangeably throughout zoning <br /> code. <br /> o To have a childcare center,Stone Brook must develop a written child care program plan,along <br /> with a plan for daily access for interest activities, plan for naps and rest, behavior guidance plan, <br /> proper furnishings/equipment/materials/supplies for each age group, have a program for <br /> special needs,drop in programs/supervision,sick child program,food/snack program, parent <br /> information,emergency and accident policy, protective personal records program, health <br /> records,facility inspection (floor plan,occupancy,fire inspection, hazards, hygiene). <br /> o With the above in mind,Stone Brook will also be providing/specializing in early childhood <br /> education services. They want to be more than simply a childcare center—education is very <br /> important to their brand/strategy. <br /> Page 13 of 15 <br />