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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #23-296 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE PLAN AND FINAL PLAT FOR STORYTELLER CAFE WHEREAS, Stories Foundation,hereinafter referred to as the"Developer",has properly applied for Site Plan and Final Plat approval for Storyteller Cafe, located on the property legally described as OUTLOT B, COR STONE BROOK ACADEMY, Anoka County, Minnesota ("Subject Property"). WHEREAS, the Subject Property is zoned COR, which is a mixed-use zoning designation and guided as such in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, on December 17, 2023, an updated Zoning Map will go into effect, which zones the Subject Property COR-2; and WHEREAS, the Developer purchased the Subject Property from the City of Ramsey in 2021; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council previously reviewed and approved the project in April, 2021; and WHEREAS, previous approvals expired prior to initiating construction and therefore, the Applicant submitted a new Land Use Application and plans on November 7, 2023; and WHEREAS, the apartment component of this project requires either a Zoning Map Amendment, a Zoning Text Amendment, or a Conditional Use Permit; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Site Plan and Minor at their regular meeting on November 30, 2023 and recommended approval of both; WHEREAS, also on November 30,2023,the Planning Commission recommended processing a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone the Subject Property, as well as 7750 Sunwood Drive NW, to COR-1 to address the apartment component of this project; and WHEREAS, City Council reviewed and approved/denied the request on December 12, 2023. NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: That the Ramsey City Council hereby grants approval of the Site Plan and Final Plat for Storyteller Cafe on the Subject Property in accordance with relevant City Codes, subject to the following: 1. That the Developer enter into a Development Agreement with the City.