Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/01/1990

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CASE #2 REQUEST FOR SKETCH PLAN REVIEW FOR MANUFACTURING BUILDING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT CASE OF PARA BODY (BILL HOWARD) By: Mark S. Banwart, Community Development Director Background: The proposed site plan consists of a pre-cast concrete building (FabCon) measuring 242 feet by 248 feet (60,000 square feet). The building will also contain a two-story office area of 5,082 square feet. The intended use of the building will be for manufacturing and distribution of athletic equipment. The proposed operator of the facility is Para Body, Inc. The building would be located north of the proposed McKinley Street Extension and East of a proposed street running south of Industry Avenue N.W. The current legal description of the property is located in Ramsey, 67 Industrial Park 1st Addition. The PIN is 35-32- 25-22-0003. For your information, enclosed is the following: A) Site Location Map B) Proposed Site Plan Sheets C) City Engineer's Review (April 26, 1990) Observations: On April 23, 1990, the City of Ramsey received the site plan for Para Body, Inc. from Colt Associates, Inc. On April 26, 1990, the City of Ramsey received application and the escrow amount for the same. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends site plan approval of Para Body, Inc. proposed project as per the City Engineer's Review dated April 26, 1990. Staff has informed the developers that subdivision of the property would be necessary to facilitate site plan as proposed. It is also understood that to facilitate the fast-track construction schedule that since the parcel is a "lot of record' a building permit could be issued upon completion of the site plan review process. The developers of the property have stated their full intent to begin the subdivision platting process. It should also be noted that the proposed site plan has also been submitted to the City for consideration as a tax increment financing project.