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subject to a precast concrete sample being delivered to staff to determine whether it meets the intent of Ramsey's ordinance relevant to final appearance. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Zimmerman, Anderson, and Connolly. Voting No: None. Case #3: Request for Final Plat Approval of West Radium Business Center City Planner Rasmussen explained that H&P Development proposes a subdivision containing 2 lots to be known as West Radium Business Center First Addition. The area to be platted is located southwest of the intersection 140th Avenue and Radium Street. Both lots meet the minimum requirements for lot size and dimensions. The plat proposes three public access points fi'om existing streets. Lots 1 and lA will have access on 140th Avenue as well as a shared access point along Radium Street. Lots 2 and 2A will access from the shared access point on Radium Street in addition to an access point in the southeastern, portion of the property. Standard drainage and utility easements are provided along all property lines with the exception of the common property line. The reason for this is to facilitate a proposed paved area along this line, and staff finds this acceptable. The Planning Commission and City staff recommend final plat approval. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Connolly to adopt Resolution #00-03-054 granting final plat approval to West Radium Center First Addition. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Connolly, Anderson, and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Case #4: Request for Exception to Moratorium; Case of Royal Oaks Realty, Inc. City Planner Rasmussen stated Royal Oaks Realty, Inc. has purchased land for the purpose of building a new mixed-residential development. The property, generally referred to as the Laws Property, is west of Nowthen Boulevard. The concept plan proposes single family homes, detached townhomes, attached townhomes, and apartment buildings. A majority of the property is subject to the moratorium in effect until February 16, 2001. The developer would like to proceed with the application process for rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD), subdivision, and site plan. Since staff cannot accept any applications for property subject to the moratorium, Royal Oaks Realty is requesting an exception to the moratorium. The plan for low density residential on the western portion of the property and high density residential on the eastern portion complies with the draft Comprehensive Plan approved by City Council on December 21, 1999. Additionally, the westernmost portion of the property is no longer subject to the moratorium. Staff recommends approval of the request for an exception to the moratorium. Councilmember Anderson stated she takes serious exception to the high-density apartments. Councilmember Hendriksen questioned the City Attorney as to how the Planning Commission would proceed with the application if the exception were allowed. City Council/March 14, 2000 Page 5 of 18