Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/07/2013

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The City has issued the Building Permit and site preparation work has commenced. Please note: construction impacts the existing parking area for the existing facility. There will be periods of on -street parking required during the construction period. [Updated October 16, 2013] Ramsey Office Plaza Interior Tenant Build -out [No Update] The City has issued Building Permits to Ramsey Office Plaza located at 7553 Sunwood Drive for multiple tenant build - outs. The tenant build -outs include relocation of PSD, LLC offices, expansion of the 10th Judicial District Administrative Offices, and expansion of Trott Brook Financial Offices. [Updated August 29, 2013] 5300 Alpine Drive NW (Former Allina Clinic) Tenant Build -out [No Update] The City has issued Building Permits for 5300 Alpine Drive for two (2) new tenants: 1) Weikel Law Firm and 2) Metro Hydro Graphics. [Updated August 29, 2013] 167th Avenue Retail Node [Updated] Primary Contact: Tim Gladhill (tladhill@ci.ramsey.mn.us; 763-576-4308) The Planning Commission and EDA have both discussed the status of the retail node located at the intersection of 167th Avenue and Saint Francis Boulevard (TH 47). The City had previously been asked to review two (2) potential users at 6001 167' Ave NW (indoor shooting range and clothing recycling warehouse distribution. Staff held a Stakeholder/Property Owner Meeting with owners of commercial/retail property in the area for Wednesday, June 5, 2013. The intent of the meeting is to outline options (land use and economic development related) for Property Owners and discuss a unified vision for the future of the current retail node. Staff will provide an update to the Planning Commission, EDA, and City Council following the Stakeholder Meeting. The EDA discussed the topic at their July 11, 2013 Meeting and a Special Meeting on July 18, 2013 to finalize a recommendation on formulating current policies and recommendations as well as potential next steps. A Collaborative Public Process was held on Thursday, September 26, 2013 for area residents and stakeholders. The outcome and summary of that process will be presented to the Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority in November to formalize a draft Policy Statement. Staff will be providing an update as part of the Joint City Council Meeting with the Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority (EDA) on October 29, 2013. [Updated October 17, 2013] Former Municipal Center Future Land Uses [Updated] Primary Contact: Patrick Brama (pbrama@ci.ramsey.mn.us; 763-433-9903) In 2006, the City relocated the Ramsey Municipal Center from 15153 Nowthen Blvd NW to 7550 Sunwood Dr NW. The former location still operates as Fire Station #2. The City has been exploring options for future use of this campus and relocation of Fire Station #2. To assist in the analysis of acceptable land uses for this campus for future development, an Open House was held on Thursday, April 18th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers (7550 Sunwood Dr NW). The Open House explored options for single-family and data center users. Multiple smaller group stations, with full size maps and ability for written comments were available. Staff presented preliminary findings to the City Council on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Staff has updated the Planning Commission (5/2/13) and the EDA (5/16/13) on the status of the project. Staff presented a case to discuss possible next steps at the June 11, 2013 City Council Meeting. The City Council directed Staff to re-engage the surrounding public through a collaborative process utilizing a study to continue to review options for the site.