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Commissioner Heineman referenced the commercial space proposed to be attached to the <br />residential and asked if that would limit the uses that could occupy that space. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that the building would have limitations on what could be <br />within, noting that a full -service restaurant could not be located within because of the logistics but <br />a sandwich shop or coffee shop be there as well as other retail uses. <br />Chairperson Gengler asked how the retail would impact the parking and whether employee parking <br />is counted within the spaces as well. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that the plan set shows the breakdown between each use, <br />noting that the retail use would be higher during the daytime while the residential parking demand <br />would be higher at night. He noted that there is also on -street parking available that was not <br />factored into the parking ratios. He stated that outside of this request, staff is suggesting whether <br />it would be appropriate to place time durations on the street parking, which would allow for faster <br />turnover of those spaces. <br />Citizen Input <br />Matt Kuker, PSD, provided a sample of the material they are considering for the siding. He <br />commented that this project would attempt to bring a different level of housing to Ramsey with <br />higher end apartment units designed for young urban professionals or those wanting to downsize <br />from their home. He reviewed some photos from a project their builder is currently completing <br />and identified some of the amenities proposed within the building. He also provided details on the <br />layout of the site, noting that the surface parking was intentionally designed not to be visible from <br />Sunwood. He stated that they will be using magic paks. He stated that they do plan to have space <br />for employee parking for the retail uses in order to make the most convenient parking available for <br />customers. He reviewed some of the potential uses that could go into the retail space. He <br />commented that this will be the nicest of the nine apartment buildings they have constructed thus <br />far, with the price per unit well over $200,000 per unit. <br />Commissioner Bauer asked the price range for rents compared to the other PSD apartment <br />buildings in the COR. <br />Mr. Kuker provided comparisons of his existing apartment complexes in the COR and noted that <br />this would be $300 or $400 higher than the Residence at the COR. He commented that this would <br />most likely not be a first-time apartment renter and will pursue a different clientele. <br />Commissioner Anderson commented that he would have liked to see more retail on the lower level. <br />He stated that his vision of the Main Street is to have shops along the way instead of apartment <br />buildings along the way. He asked and received confirmation that these units would be leased <br />rather than owned. <br />Mr. Kuker commented that he is close to securing a higher end restaurant to go into the old Kitchen <br />Table location. He stated that they also want restaurants in Ramsey. He explained that the topic <br />Planning Commission/ June 27, 2024 <br />Page 5 of 10 <br />