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Chairperson Bauer understood Mr. Johnson's father-in-law owned two daycare academies. <br /> Mr. Johnson reported this was the case. He explained that he has been doing research over the <br /> past two years which led him to deciding to choose Ramsey for his academy. He indicated he <br /> recently received his director certification. <br /> Chairperson Bauer asked what the difference was between a daycare and an academy. <br /> Mr. Johnson stated a daycare was an in-home service run by the County, while a childcare center <br /> was run by human services and the State of Minnesota. He reported all building requirements <br /> would be governed by the State. He elected to add the word academy after Stone Brook to set his <br /> facility apart and to show it was focused on preschool education. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill encouraged the Commission to not get wrapped up <br /> on this issue and noted this was a State licensing issue. He explained Stone Brook was <br /> proposing to have a commercial childcare facility. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy commented on the building design. He asked if any brick could be put <br /> on the building. <br /> Mr. Johnson indicated his plans architectural plans were preliminary and had yet to be finalized. <br /> Commissioner Anderson questioned if the developer had looked over the four site plan options. <br /> Mr. Johnson stated he had reviewed these options. <br /> Commissioner Anderson understood the Commission supported Plan B and asked if the <br /> developer had any comments on this plan. <br /> Mr. Johnson had no concerns but recommended the east/west drive be further south for safety <br /> purposes. <br /> Chairperson Bauer questioned how drop-off and pick-up would be managed by Stone Brook. <br /> Mr. Johnson reported a receptionist would be hired to assist with this process and noted the <br /> center would be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. <br /> Commissioner Nosan inquired how many parking stalls the academy would have. <br /> Mr. Johnson indicated Stone Brook would have 27 parking stalls and he anticipated he would <br /> have 18 staff members. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy questioned if the building would have access from Sunwood. <br /> Planning Commission/March 2,2017 <br /> Page 10 of 15 <br />