Resolution - #19-155 - 07/23/2019

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Councilmember Kuzma introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #19-155 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SITE PLAN, AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR AMSTRONG WEST RETAIL MALL AND DECLARING TERMS OF PERMIT RECITALS Armstrong West Retail Mall, LLC hereinafter referred to as the "Permittee", has properly applied for a Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Final Plat for Armstrong West Retail Mall to construct a retail mall with drive-thru at property generally known as 8020 1471h Ave NW and 8019 1461h Ave NW and legally described as Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 2, Highway 10 Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota Or upon recording: Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1, West Armstrong Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota That the Permittee appeared before the Planning Commission and City Council for public hearings pursuant to Section 117-53 of the Ramsey City Code on July 10, 2019 and July 23, 2019, respectively, and that the public hearings were properly advertised and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated by reference. 3. That the Subject Property is zoned COR, the downtown district, and is in the MUSA. 4. That retail malls are an allowed use in the COR 4 district, which is the retail district allowing for small and large retail developments. 5. That the Applicant is planning a future building on the northern property and said future phase will require site plan approval and a development agreement. 6. That the City of Ramsey allows 75 foot tall signs in this area if providing signage for multiple tenants near the Armstrong Interchange via Conditional Use Permit. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That the proposed use will not adversely impact traffic in the area. 2. That the proposed use will not substantially or adversely impair the use, enjoyment or market value of surrounding properties.