Minutes - Planning Commission - 02/01/2018

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5.03: Public Hearing: Consider Preliminary Plat of Affinity at Ramsey (Project No. 17- 142); Case of Inland Group Public Hearing Vice Chairperson VanScoy called the public hearing to order at 7:32 p.m. Presentation Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating the purpose of this case is to review an application for preliminary plat and site plan approval of Affinity at Ramsey, a one hundred and seventy-five (175) unit apartment development on the property generally located at the southwest corner of Center Street and Ramsey Parkway. The Developer, Inland Group of Spokane, Washington, is focusing this development on ages 55+. The parcel is legally described as Outlot Q, Ramsey Town Center Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota. Staff provided further comment on the proposed project and recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat and Site Plan. Citizen Input Keith James, Inland Group, thanked the Commission for their time. He stated this was his fourth time before the Commission and indicated he was available to answer questions. Commissioner Anderson stated he appreciated the fact the applicant had adopted the recommendations from the City Council. He commented he was very pleased with the proposed building. Vice Chairperson VanScoy agreed and stated this was a great project to be coming to the City of Ramsey and The COR. He requested further information on the landscaping plan. Mr. James commented on the landscaping plan and noted all trees and shrubs would meet the City's size requirements. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Surma, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson VanScoy, Commissioners Anderson, Surma, and Gengler. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Bauer and Commissioner Nosan. Vice Chairperson VanScoy closed the public hearing closed at 7:44 p.m. Commission Business Planning Commission/February 1, 2018 Page 5 of 14