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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Shryock, Johns, Kuzma, LeTourneau, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Consider Adopting of Resolution #17-06-129 Approving Preliminary Plat for COR Stonebrook Academy (Project #17-101): Case of Michael and Kristen Johnson Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt Resolution #17-06-129 approving the Preliminary Plat request as recommended by the Planning Commission. He stated that the proposed project appears to comply with the bulk standards of The COR Design Framework and the proposed use would be an asset to The COR development as well as the City of Ramsey. Councilmember Riley stated that there were a few members of the Planning Commission that did not vote in favor and asked for additional details. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that there are different aspects which include the minimum zoning requirements and the fact that the City owns the parcel and has more control. He stated that some of the comments were regarding whether this is the right location for this business and whether more than the base minimum should be required. He stated that there seems to be more concern with pitched roofs in the central corridor of The COR. Councilmember Riley stated that the City does have the flexibility and this does meet the requirements, therefore this could be built. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that with the comments being addressed from the staff review letter and Planning Commission conditions the request would meet the standards. Councilmember LeTourneau noted that he attended the Planning Commission meeting and there was robust discussion. He stated that while not everyone agreed, the item did pass. He stated that the comments he heard were around the location of the main door and whether that should be on the Sunwood side. He stated that the decision showed flexibility in the City’s standards that would best fit that use and would not set precedent. He agreed that it would not be appropriate for the main door to be off Sunwood Drive. He referenced the glass and believed that the building should have more glass. He wanted to ensure that the building meets the minimum standard of glass for The COR. He believed that the proposal in front of the Council is very reasonable. Councilmember Williams stated that she does not see a reference to the cross-access easement. City Council / June 13, 2017 Page 5 of 15