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7. 2. CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 01/09/2024 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Promote economic growth and development. Information Title: Adopt Ordinance #24-01 Rezoning 7790 and 7750 Sunwood Drive to COR-1 and Adopt Resolution #24-019 Approving the Development Agreement and Sidewalk Encroachment Agreement for Storyteller Cafe (Project No. 23-118); Case of Stories Foundation Purpose/Background: On December 12, 2023, the City Council approved (with contingencies) the Final Plat and Site Plan for Storyteller Cafe, located at 7790 Sunwood Drive (the "Subject Property"), proposed by Stories Foundation (the "Applicant"). That same evening, the City Council introduced Ordndance #24-01, which will rezone the Subject Property, along with 7750 Sunwood Drive (Sunwood Village apartments), from COR-2 to COR-1, to accommodate three (3) apartments proposed on the second floor of the building. The purpose of this case is twofold. First, to formally adopt Ordinance #24-01, rezoning the two properties from COR-2 to COR-1, and secondly, to adopt Resolution #24-019 approving the Development Agreement and a Sidewalk Encroachment Agreement for Storyteller Cafe. Notification: A public notice was sent to all property owners within 350 feet of the Subject Property to inform them of the request for Planning Commission review of the Site Plan and Minor Plat. Staff also attempted to notify property owners within 350 feet of the Subject Property, as reflected in the Anoka County Property Records, of the Public Hearing the City Council conducted regarding the proposed Zoning Map Amendment. A notice of the Public Hearing was also published in the Anoka County UnionHerald, the City's official newspaperA "proposed development" sign was placed on the Subject Property. No additional notification was required for the proposed actions this evening. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: As noted, the City Council introduced Ordinance #24-01 on December 12, 2023, and the ordinance is now eligible for adoption. Every development requires a Development Agreement, which outlines the conditions of approval, responsibility for improvements, and development fees. Furthermore, due to the required ten (10) foot wide sidewalk along Sunwood Drive, a portion of the public sidewalk will encroach onto the Subject Property. Thus, a Sidewalk Encroachment Agreement is also necessary. This document not only addresses the encroachment but also specifies responsibilities for maintenance of the public sidewalk. Adoption of Resolution #24-019 will approve both of these agreements. Funding Source: All costs related to this request are the responsibility of the Applicant. Recommendation: Staff recommends adopting Ordinance #24-01 and Resolution #24-019 approving the rezoning and both agreements, respectively. Outcome/Action: