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Commissioner Brauer stated he is still uncOmfortable with two accesses, especially because there <br />are a lot of kids on this' street. He indicated if those kids have to look for two well used entrances <br />it starts to cause problems. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt asked how this prOperty is zoned. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald stated it is B-1. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt noted this means it could have a retail center with a -Plethora of access points.' <br />He stated he believes the office building with two points is a better option. He indicated he can <br />appreciate the safety concerns in the neighborhood but thinks the current locations of ingress and <br />egress are good. <br /> <br />Mr. Feldman suggest he install sPeed bumps and Signs noting there are children in the area. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer agreed that would be a good compromise. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Brauer to recommend that City Council <br />approve the proposed site plan contingent upon the following: <br /> 1. Compliance with City StaffReview Letter dated'November 24, 2004; <br /> 2. Obtaining a variance for impervious lsurface restriction in the Scenic River Overlay <br /> District; <br /> 3. Working with Staff to address ithe trail plan including making the recommendation to the <br /> Park and Recreation Commission on the' proposed location discussed by the Planning <br /> Commission; <br /> 4. Looking at methods to control on-site traffic flow; <br /> 5. Enhance screening along Xkimo Street; <br /> 6. Reducing parking stalls tea reasonable number. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer commented this should be a heads up'to Staff to look at the traffic needs <br />on Xkimo Street. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald indicated the entire area has traffic issues that Staff will need to'address. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: :Chairperson NiXt, Commissioners Brauer, Jeffrey, Johnson, <br />Shepherd, and Van ScoY. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners WatSon.- <br /> <br />Case//5 Request for Preliminary Site Plan Review for Ramsey Municipal Center; <br /> Case of City of Ramsey <br /> <br />Presentation <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon advised that the City of Ramsey is <br />proposing to develop a {59,070 square foot Municipal Center consisting of a two story City Hall <br />and one-stow Police Station. He indicated for the past year, the Ramsey City Council has been <br /> <br />Planning Commission/December 2, 2004 <br /> page 13 of 19 <br /> <br /> <br />