Minutes - Planning Commission - 09/01/2005

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Chairperson Nixt stated that he would see no reason to deviate to a PUD if the remainder of the site was not going to be another public use. Case #5 Request for Site Plan Review of Harber Industries; Case of Harber Industries Associate Planner Dalnes advised that Harber Industries submitted a site plan for the development of a manufacturing facility on the property located at 6690 Sunwood Drive, on the corner of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Sunwood Drive. Associate Planner Dalnes stated that the property is zoned E-1 Employment District. She indicated that manufacturing is a permitted use in this district, which will be for book binding. She stated that the proposed building conforms to all required setbacks. Associate Planner Dalnes indicated that the building materials are satisfactory and consist of a variety o1' materials and textures such as rock, block face, and pre-cast panels. She indicated that thc landscaping plan outlines a variety of different types and sizes of trees, and generally conforms to all landscaping requirements. In the City Staff Review Letter there is a recommendation to increase the variety species. Associate Planner Dalnes stated that all park dedication, stormwater management, and water and sewer trunk fees will be paid through the Tax Increment Financing agreement established belwecn the owner of the property and the City of Ramsey. She indicated that City Staff recommends site plan approval contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated August 25, 2005. Chairperson Nixt asked if the applicant has reviewed the Staff Review Letter. The applicant indicated he has. Chairperson Nixt noted that there is a potential future issue with the proposed expansion that was noted by Staff, and landscape recommendations. He asked if the applicant has any problems with th. osc comments. The applicant indicated he does not, and will make the changes recommended by Staff. The applicant stated if it ~neans they have to reduce the size of the future expansion, they will do that. Chairperson Nixt suggested the applicant have color renderings for the City Council meeting. M~)tion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Van Scoy to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed site plan contingent upon compliance with the City Staff review letter dated August 25, 2005, with color renderings to be provided for the Council. Planning Commission/September 1, 2005 Page 12 of 15