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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 was not adequately parked and did not want to <br />see this new business 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 />