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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 />