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Scott Nill, 6231 177th Lane, stated he supported this thriving local business but expressed concern <br />with how the traffic was impacting his neighborhood. He believed that soon it would appear the <br />Green Valley Greenhouse has turned into an industrial park. <br />Anthony Belknap, 6230 177th Lane NW, stated he had concerns with the growth that has occurred <br />at the Green Valley Greenhouse considering the site was not zoned for a business use. He <br />explained the surrounding property was all zoned agricultural and he would like to see this remain. <br />He expressed concern with the high level of noise and traffic coming to and from the business. He <br />indicated he was also concerned with the amount of well water was being used by the greenhouse. <br />Vice Chair Van Scoy explained the City views Green Valley Greenhouse to be an agricultural use <br />and are a conditional use in the R-1 zoning district. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated this was the case but understood the City's <br />intent was not to have greenhouses of this size in the R-1 zoning district. He reported this would <br />be the maximum size for the greenhouse. <br />Vice Chair Van Scoy thanked the public for bringing their concerns and feedback forward this <br />evening. <br />Motion by Commissioner Nosan, seconded by Commissioner Surma, to recommend approval of <br />this Plat, contingent upon the Applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the City and <br />the completion of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment prior to any actual construction activities. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chair Van Scoy, Commissioners Nosan, Surma, Anderson, <br />and Gengler. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Bauer and Commissioner Brauer. <br />6.05: Review Concept Plan for 175 Unit Market Rate Apartments in The COR; Case of <br />Inland Group <br />Presentation <br />Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating The City has been <br />approached by Inland Development Group about a potential market -rate apartment building in <br />Ramsey. In order to set up a smooth review process learning from lessons of the past, the City has <br />prepared Concept/Context Maps and Architectural Renderings on the front end of the Purchase <br />Agreement phase. The Inland Group is looking at purchasing property from the City of Ramsey. <br />Traditionally, these real estate contracts are reviewed by the City's Economic Development <br />Authority (EDA) in the context of real estate management and financial analysis. In the past, the <br />City has identified a need to involve the Planning Commission to a greater degree earlier in the <br />purchase agreement phase to avoid perceptions of full project approval at the time of Purchase <br />Agreement approval. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill explained the purpose of tonight is simply to introduce <br />the topic and see what questions exist as Inland Group continues to discuss with City Staff. He <br />Planning Commission / August 3, 2017 <br />Page 13 of 15 <br />