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the building to the south side of the building due to the noise levels exceeding recommended maximums in both the morning and the evening. If moved, the building itself would then act as a noise buffer for the shared outdoor use area once relocated to the south side of the building. The report goes on to say that a noise wall would not be a cost-effective solution to noise levels, as it would only reduce said noise levels by 0.4%. Upon further discussion with the Applicant, the patio area is primarily space for the in-house chefs to utilize for grilling purposes as it is adjacent to the buildings kitchen and not primarily used for public congregation or outdoor space for residents. Due to the need to be adjacent to the kitchen the outdoor space is not able to be moved. The City must take extra care on land use decisions that allow residential uses along facilities (highways) that might require federal funding. The City would generally be responsible for the cost of any future noise wall. The Applicant requests that no noise wall be required, as they prefer the visibility to Highway 10. Traffic Staff has recommended that the Applicant realign the proposed building entrance to be in line with the existing intersection of Jaspar St NW and 139th Ln NW to improve traffic flow and reduce the likelihood of future intersection access issues. The Applicant has submitted a revised site plan which accounts for the requested realignment. Alternatives Alternative 1: Adopt Resolution #19-154 Approving the Site Plan for Suite Living contingent upon compliance with staff review and entering into a future development agreement with the City. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed project. Staff believes this will be a quality project for the city and provide additional life cycle housing within the City for Ramsey residents. Staff supports Alternative 1. Alternative 2: Table the application for Site Plan approval to the August 13th City Council meeting. If the City Council desires to have additional information brought forward for consideration that is not readily available the evening of the July 23rd City Council meeting it could table the request. Should the City Council desire to table the request it should clearly and specifically state the information desired. Staff is not opposed to Alternative 2, but believes enough information has been provided to warrant an official action from the City Council. Alternative 3: Denial of Resolution #19-154 Approving the Site Plan for Suite Living. The City Council should state specific findings of fact for denial and direct staff to draft a subsequent resolution for denial. Staff does not support Alternative 3. Funding Source: All costs associated with this project are the Applicant's responsibility. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution #19-154 Approving the Site Plan for Suite Living contingent upon compliance with staff review comments and future development agreement, including language waiving any liability related to noise levels per Minnesota Statute. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #19-154 Approving the Site Plan for Suite Living contingent upon compliance with staff review comments and future development agreement. Site Location Map Updated Site Plan Complete Plan Set Attachments