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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 14 <br />