Minutes - Planning Commission - 07/10/2006

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Brauer, Van Scoy, Levine, Cleveland, Trites Rolle, Hunt. Voting No: None Case #9: Proposed Ordinance to Add Section 9.28 (B-3 Business District) To Chapter 9 Of The Ramsey City Code Public Hearing Chairperson Nixt called the public hearing to order at 10:31 p.m. Presentation Associate Planner DaInes explained that Staff has drafted an ordinance to establish standards for the commercial redevelopment area west of Armstrong Blvd. This district is intended to accommodate larger scale and more auto oriented commercial uses than are intended for in the Town Center. Commissioner Van Scoy inquired as to why the development would have to be processed and rezoned to Planned Unit Development if the City has establishes a district for these types of uses. Ms. Frolik stated that the proposed B-3 District lays out performance standards and does not establish details such as setbacks, parking, etc. The ordinance will convey the intent and serve as a guideline; the Planned Unit Development agreement with the Master Developer will document the project details. During the discussion, the Commission suggested the following changes to the draft ordinance: a) Subd.3j should read: Retail operations with drive-thru amenities b) Subd. 3d should read: Restaurants and other dining establishments, including fast food c) Subd. 5a: Should be clarified to reflect that there can also be an access to this area from the sidewalk or parking lot, but that the access from within the building is to ensure no free-standing sales and display areas are allowed. Public Hearing Adjournment Motion by Chairperson Nixt and seconded by Commissioner Cleveland to adjourn the public hearing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Brauer, Van Scoy, Levine, Cleveland, Trites Rolle, Hunt. Voting No: None The public hearing adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Commission Business Planning Commission/July 10,2006 Page 13 of 14