Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 10/12/2017

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7550 Sunwood Drive NW Ramsey, MN 55303 City Hall: 763.427.1410 Fax: 763.427.5543 www.cityoframsey.com Fiber cement panels shall be allowed as a complimentary material. * Buildings in the Residential District shall have a minimum of 35% brick or stone on the front façade. Vinyl siding is allowed. 5/25/17 EDA Comment. Support a focus on quality architecture. City should continue to focus on four-sided architecture visible from the public realm. Quality signage on all four sides of the building should be allowed. The community should be able to park on public streets and reasonably access the building. Private Open Space and Stormwater Design The Planning Commission has expressed a concern over a perceived lack of private open space in medium density development as well as depth and steep slopes of stormwater ponds within the development due to the higher density nature. This concern has not yet been resolved, but will continue to be discussed during Phases II and III of the Plan Amendment. The City shall take into account sidewalks, greenways, and other private and innovative improvements (such as wonerfs). Site Selection Process The City is in a unique situation as Property Owner and Regulatory Authority. This presents opportunity, but also requires special attention to remain accountable to the public. In order to balance this approach without creating burdensome processes, the following steps shall be followed when considering a Purchase Agreement with the City in The COR. Any perspective buyer of City-Owned Property in The COR shall first meet with City Staff to discuss appropriate sites. This is known as the Site Selection Process. The City and Buyer shall review multiple sites before selecting a preferred location. Depending on the complexity of the project, the City reserves the right to take this Site Selection Process to the Planning Commission, EDA, and City Council before reviewing a specific site. The Buyer shall provide a site concept to be reviewed by the Planning Commission, EDA, and City Council before approving a Purchase Agreement. When a single-user proposes to purchase a portion of all be developed before reviewing with any City board or commission. These site concepts shall demonstrate at least one reasonable concept for the remaining portion of the site that fits the vision and requirements of that area/district. The Buyer must still complete the official Site Plan Review (and Subdivision) process after the Purchase Agreement Phase. is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient government services. It The COR Interim Development Plan Page 19 of 21