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5.01: Consider Natural Resources Aspects of Proposed Site Plan for Jam Hops at 14165 <br /> Ramsey Boulevard NW (Project No. 23-113) <br /> Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received an <br /> application from Kinghorn Construction on behalf of Jam Hops for Site Plan review of a proposed <br /> new indoor commercial recreation facility located at Ramsey Boulevard NW. Jam Hops is <br /> currently operating in a building just across the border in Anoka, however, they have been <br /> informed that they will need to vacate their existing building. This site remains convenient for <br /> existing clients while also providing an opportunity to grow the business. The subject property is <br /> currently owned by the City and the applicant is working with the City's Economic Development <br /> Manager on the land sale. <br /> Board Member Salami asked if the applicant could be required to plant more trees once the <br /> highway project is completed. <br /> Senior Planner Anderson replied that the City would not come back to the business after this review <br /> and approval process to require additional trees. He stated that the recommendation in this review <br /> would be the final landscaping recommendations. He stated that it is his understanding that there <br /> will not be any impact to this property as a result of the highway project. He stated that the <br /> applicant and county are communicating to determine the location of the retaining wall to <br /> determine how that will interact with this site. <br /> Motion by Board Member Salami and seconded by Board Member Vikander to recommend <br /> approval of the Tree Preservation and Landscape Plans, contingent upon compliance with staff's <br /> review comments. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Moore, Board Member Salami, Vikander, Bernard, <br /> Hagerty, and Heifner. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Fetterley. <br /> 5.02: Consider the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Haviland Fields Project <br /> Located at 14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW (Project No. 23-110); Case of <br /> Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living <br /> Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that Presbyterian Homes Housing <br /> and Assisted Living is contemplating a potential residential development of the Lord of Life <br /> Lutheran Church property located at 14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW. The church would remain, <br /> but the two existing single-family homes would be removed. Per Minnesota Rules 4410, any <br /> proposed project consisting of 375 or more attached units is subject to an Environmental <br /> Assessment Work-sheet(EAW). The conceptual development consists of 476 dwelling units (split <br /> between 22 townhouse units and three multi-family buildings). On August 8, 2023, the City <br /> Council denied the applicant's request for financial assistance (TIF) and the developer is currently <br /> rethinking funding strategies. However, an EAW is a planning document not intended to be used <br /> to approve or deny a project. Additionally, EAWs are valid for five years, so should construction <br /> costs decrease, it is possible that this project could proceed without funding assistance. Thus, it <br /> makes sense to complete the review of the EAW should the applicant decide to move forward <br /> without assistance in the future. <br /> Environmental Policy Board/August 21, 2023 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />