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Mr. Johnson stated the building would only have one main entrance point, via the parking lot for <br /> safety purposes. <br /> Commissioner Anderson inquired if the property would be fenced. <br /> Mr. Johnson indicated only the playground area on the southwest corner would be fenced. <br /> Commissioner Surma expressed concern with the lack of parking that would be available for <br /> pick-up and drop-off. He believed the Coburn's parking lot did not have adequate parking, <br /> especially during peak times and that businesses there were negatively impacted. <br /> Mr. Johnson stated the proposed parking was all that would be allowed on the one acre lot. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy believed the proposed project was much needed and would greatly <br /> benefit the City of Ramsey and The COR. <br /> Chairperson Bauer was pleased that both parties were able to reach an agreement on the purchase <br /> agreement. <br /> Assistant City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama summarized the feedback <br /> provided by the Planning Commission. He understood a public road connection was preferred. <br /> 5.03: Consider Draft Ordinance Amendment Addressing Irrigation Requirements <br /> (Discussion Purposes Only) <br /> Presentation <br /> City Planner Anderson presented the staff report stating over the past two months, the <br /> Environmental Policy Board (EPB) has discussed a potential ordinance amendment regarding <br /> irrigation requirements for multi-family and commercial/industrial developments. The intention <br /> originally was simply to eliminate the City Code requirement that in-ground irrigation systems <br /> shall be installed in all multi-family and commercial/industrial projects. However, based on <br /> information received at their January meeting from a guest speaker, the EPB directed Staff to <br /> revise the DRAFT Ordinance so that it also stipulates that if an irrigation system is installed <br /> (including single family parcels), it shall be equipped with a rain sensor(per state statute) as well <br /> as one or more water efficient technologies. This could include, but would not be limited to, a <br /> smart controller, soil moisture sensor(s), and/or an evapotranspiration (ET) sensor(s). This <br /> provides enough flexibility so that as future advances in water efficient irrigation technologies <br /> are developed, it will not require additional ordinance amendments. <br /> City Planner Anderson explained the cost of these `smart', water efficient technologies has come <br /> down as they have become more commonplace. Again, based on input from a guest speaker <br /> from Conserva Irrigation, including a smart controller, for example, to a new irrigation system, <br /> only adds about $250 to $350 to the overall cost. It is more expensive to retrofit existing systems <br /> with the more water efficient technologies, approximately $650 to $750. However, the Return on <br /> Planning Commission/March 2,2017 <br /> Page 11 of 15 <br />