Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/02/2017

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Chairperson Bauer did not understand why the applicant was requesting to be located in the center of The COR. He suggested the applicant consider another location in order to assist with traffic congestion and to avoid the street connection. Commissioner VanScoy agreed with this recommendation. Commissioner Surma did not support the academy locating on Site #1 and recommended Site #4 be pursued further. Commissioner Brauer agreed stating this was one of the last pieces of real estate that was visible from Highway 10. He questioned what the applicant was bringing to the table that would contribute to The COR and the City. He questioned if taxes would be lost on this property given the proposed use. He believed Site #1 was a unique parcel and should not be sold short. Commissioner VanScoy asked who owned Site #4. Assistant City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reported PSD owned this property and this organization was not willing to negotiate on the land price. In added that he feared the applicant would not qualify for a business subsidy loan, which means the City could not assist with the purchase price in any way. He provided further comment on the applicant's concerns with Site #4. Commissioner Nosan commented again on the number of cars that would be coming in and out of this Stone Brook Academy property on a daily basis. She believed the proposed academy would be much better served if located along Ramsey Boulevard. Commissioner Anderson thought Site #4 was the best location for the academy. Chairperson Bauer did not believe this use had to be located in The COR and requested staff find out why Stone Brook was making this request. He also wanted to better understand what Stone Brook would be adding to The COR and the City. Commissioner Brauer believed the academy should be licensed through ECFE and not as a daycare. Chairperson Bauer requested staff bring the Planning Commission's comments and questions to Stone Brook. 5.08: Public Hearing: Consider Ordinance to Amend Board of Appeals and Adjustment/Official Map Public Hearing Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 9:32 p.m. Planning Commission/January 5, 2017 Page 12 of 16