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Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the designation on the Future Land Use Map from 'places to shop' to 'places to work.' The City received written notification from Metropolitan Council on March 19, 2002, that the amendment was approved. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to adopt Ordinance #02-11 to rezone certain property in Section 19, generally referred to as the proposed plat of West Ramsey Industrial Park, from B~I Business to Industrial. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Councilmember Zimmerman aye Councihnember Kurak aye Councilmember Anderson aye Councilmember Hendriksen aye Mayor Gamec aye Motion carried. Case #5: Request for Final Plat Review of West Ramsey Industrial Park; Case of J.R. Land and Cattle Company Community Development Director Frolik stated that J.R. Land and Cattle Co., L.L.C., is proposing to plat property located north of Highway #10 on the City's common border with Elk River. The area to be platted is approximately 17.29 acres in size. The final plat is proposing to plat one, 4.3-acre lot and one, 2.3-acre lot for development. Lot 1 is proposing to be utilized by MinnDak for light industrial uses. The final plat is proposing to also plat two outlots; Outlot A will be utilized for future platting and development and Outlot B will be preserved for a future road connection to Alpine Drive. The developer has agreed to convey Outlot B to the City upon request. Lot 1 and Lot 2 meet the minimum lot area and width requirements established in the Industrial District. The City Council introduced a rezoning ordinance on February 26, 2002, to rezone the property from B-1 Business to Industrial. The City Council will consider final adoption of the rezoning request at the March 26, 2002, City Council meeting. The property is also subject to a Comprehensive Plan Amendment since the 2001 Comprehensive Plan designates this property for Places to Shop. The City Council reviewed and approved the comprehensive plan amendment request on February 26, 2002, contingent upon approval by the Metropolitan Council. Staff received a letter from Phyllis Hanson of the Metropolitan Council on March 19, 2002, approving the Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the land use designation of the subject property from 'Places to Shop' to 'Places to Work'. A permit from the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization will be required for the subject project area. Lot 1 and Lot 2 are proposed to receive public street access via the extension of 156th Lane NW. The extension of 156'h Lane will require construction of the road on a small portion of a drainage and utility easement located in the City of Elk River. It was Staff's understanding that the applicant is coordinating this effort with the City of Elk River. Staff received a letter from Terry J. Maurer, an engineer working for the City of Elk River, stating their approval for the City of City Council/March 26, 2002 Page 12 of 25