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Councihncmbcr Cook stated he likes the permit being required for smaller buildings. There are new ordinances that will be coming forward in relation to wetland buffering and greenspace protection that the citizens may not understand or be involved with. This will allow the City to look at the lot and make sure structures are put in the right place. Motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to introduce an ordinance amending Section 9.11.02 (Accessory Structures), and to introduce an ordinance amending Section 9.20.11 (R-1 Residential District), and to introduce an ordinance amending Section 8.2l (Swimming Pool and Spa Permit). Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Elvig, Councilmembers Pearson, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. Case #16: Request for Final Plat Review for Ramsey Town Center 5th Addition; Case of City of Ramsey and Ramsey Town Center LLC Community Development Director Trudgeon explained the City of Ramsey and Ramsey Town Center I,LC arc proposing to resubdivide existing outlots of the Ramsey Town Center Addition in order to facilitate the construction of the Ramsey Municipal Center and a parking ramp. The plat will create two lots, two outlots and the right-of-way of Sapphire Street out of existing outlots. Lot 1, which will contain the Ramsey Municipal Center and the parking ramp will be 5.323 acres in size. Lot 2, which will be developed as liner retail along Sunwood Drive, will be 0.364 acres. Outlot A, which is the possible location of a movie theater, is 2.203 acres in size. Outlot It, the potential site for a community/fitness center is approximately 4 acres. He explained the First Amendment to the Master Development Agreement identified the area contained in Outlots A and B as the "option properties" that the City can acquire to assist in the future development of the properties. This plat creates them as outlots to facilitate a future real estate transaction. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained Sapphire Street is being dedicated at a 60-thor public right-of-way. Sapphire Street will connect Sunwood Drive to Civic Center Drive and is an important connection to the main entrance to the parking ramp. Sapphire Street will be constructed as part of the Ramsey Municipal Center construction. He advised staff has reviewed the layout of the lots and finds that they are in accordance with the approved site plans of the Ramsey Municipal Center and the parking ramp. The City Council reviewed and approved the preliminary plat on April 26, 2005. Staff recommends approval of the final plat of Ramsey Town Center 3~ Addition subject to compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated May 20, 2005. Mayor Pro Tem Elvig asked if the City is still open on negotiations on some of these properties. Community Development Director Trudgeon replied Outlot A is the location of the cinema where the City has a buy-back option. Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated Outlot B is an option property. City Council/May 24, 2005 Page 19 of 26