Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/05/2019

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Community Development Director Gladhill stated that in the future staff will work to provide more information and a more thorough presentation from the applicant. He noted that the Council did have the benefit of having additional information. Commissioner Johnson asked for clarification on the additional information that was received by the City Council. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the additional development challenges were reviewed which include the site' s topography, common property line, and zoning information related to the adjacent property. Chairperson Bauer stated that there has been a lot of activity in The COR and asked for an update. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that his update included details on The COR infiltration basin, which covers previous obligations and will cover future development as well. He explained that this is a regional approach rather than providing individual stormwater treatment on each parcel in The COR. He stated that some of the fill from the infiltration basin site is being moved to a lower site within The COR to bring the level of that site up. He reviewed the list of projects that have been recently approved in Ramsey. He provided details on the upcoming Ramsey City elections and upcoming events including Night to Unite and the annual EDA Business Appreciation Day. Commissioner VanScoy referenced the grading that has occurred on the lot east of Coborn' s. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that site is receiving fill from the infiltration basin site. Chairperson Bauer stated that during the last City Council meeting, comments were received from the owner of M&G Trailer related to City development fees. He asked if the Commission could receive a list of the City fees and comparatively a list of fees for neighboring communities. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that staff is gathering information for the City Council and once prepared could share that information with the Commission as well. Chairperson Bauer noted that two Interim Use Permits were granted today and stated that perhaps similar comparative information could be provided in that policy. He noted that the process seems cumbersome to occur every five years and perhaps once the initial permit is received, the renewal process could be done administratively. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the Ramsey code already provides flexibility. He stated that staff is in the process of reviewing ordinances and codes and is planning a more comprehensive review. 8. ADJOURNMENT Planning Commission/ August 1, 2019 Page 10 of 11