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Presentation <br /> Planning Intern Imihy presented the Staff Report stating in 2016, following the Public Hearing <br /> regarding the property located at 6139 157th Lane NW, staff was instructed to create a new zoning <br /> district within the City of Ramsey for the purposes of commercial property located near or adjacent <br /> to residential properties. This zoning district did not move forward in 2016 and staff has been <br /> directed to bring the case back to the Planning Commission as a discussion item. This proposed <br /> zoning district is slightly more restrictive than the current B-1 district and would not occur <br /> along Highways 47 or 10. The intent of this ordinance is truly small-scale, neighborhood-scale <br /> commercial uses. The intent is not to allow higher intensity uses most commonly found along <br /> highway corridors. This district can be a valuable tool moving forward as the City attempts to <br /> accomplish comprehensive plan goals to provide a mix of uses focused on neighborhoods. For <br /> example, another potential area for this zoning district could be used would be near the new <br /> elementary school(not proposed at this time). Staff has modified the proposed zoning district from <br /> 2016 to include four permitted uses, three conditional uses and five prohibited uses. Staff would <br /> like the Planning Commission's feedback. The purpose of the discussion tonight is to review the <br /> draft zoning district, collect feedback from the Planning Commission regarding the new zoning <br /> district, and bring an ordinance back to a later meeting. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Commissioner Anderson commented he was not in favor staff pursuing this further. <br /> Commissioner Gengler indicated she supported the creation of small neighborhood business <br /> districts. She explained this type of zoning district could assist in creating walkable neighborhoods <br /> and would create sense of community. <br /> Commissioner Surma agreed and noted this would make the community walkable. <br /> Commissioner Woestehoff stated he could support the sale of beer or wine for a small restaurant <br /> in the neighborhood business district. <br /> Commissioner Anderson stated he feared dropping businesses into a residential neighborhood <br /> could change the character of the neighborhood. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy indicated he appreciated the flexibility of the proposed zoning district and <br /> believed this would be a good tool for the City. <br /> 7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE ITEMS <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill provided the Commission with an update on the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 8. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT <br /> Planning Commission/June 7,2018 <br /> Page 12 of 13 <br />