Minutes - Planning Commission - 11/05/2001

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Management Organization (LRRWMO). The LRRWMO permit will require Kenko to construct capacity for two back-to-back 100-year storm events. The current drainage plan only shows the capacity for one 10-year storm event. The ponding area needs to be dedicated to the City as drainage and utility easements. The Ramsey Economic Development Authority, at its October 8, 2001 meeting, discussed the proposed Interim Use Permit. The EDA recommended that the Planning Commission not grant the interim use permit and direct City Staff to continue to work with Kenko to locate at an alternative site. The EDA felt that it was important to preserve the Kenko land as it is close to the proposed Towne Center site. Citizen Input The applicant was present and gave a history of the situation. She stated that Kenko purchased this property ten years ago, and could not build then due to a moratorium. She said they had some storage at Royal Concrete, until the City took that building over. Because they own this property, they want to store their equipment on it. She said the company does understand that the City is in the process of rezoning, which is why Kenko is asking for a temporary permit. She added that they have requested a 5-year time frame, but would appreciate any consideration the Planning Commission would give to the permit. The objective is to give themselves some options. She stated they are working with the City for other options. Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Sweet, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Johnson, Sweet, Brauer, and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Kociscak and Reeve. The public hearing closed at 7:24 p.m. Commission Business Commissioner Johnson asked Principal Planner Trudgeon to expand on the EDA and the issues this will create. Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that one of the issues is the anticipated land use change. This moratorium was established during the study of a potential bridge crossing. Also, the exposure of this area should be to help avoid possible fees and costs for a potential relocation. Commissioner Johnson questioned how the temporary permit would impact those reasons. He asked if the structure they would build would be impossible to move. Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that the building could be moved. Commissioner Jotmson stated he is sympathetic to the applicants. He said they are abiding by the land use issues, and because is it their land, they should have some rights to use it. Planning Commission/November 5, 2001 Page 3 of 20