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The Zoning Bulleting was noted. <br />OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS <br />1) Discuss Concept Plan for Redevelopment of Health Quest Site <br />Assistant Community Development Director Frolik indicated General Contractors of Minnesota <br />would like to redevelop the current site of Health Quest with a commercial, general business use. <br />The property is located on the northwest corner of Bunker Lake and Sunfish Lake Boulevards, <br />and is currently zoned E-1 Employment. There is a variety of various land uses in the area. <br />General Contractors of Minnesota is looking for discussion or direction from the Planning <br />Commission as to whether or not commercial zoning would be a good fit in this area. The site is <br />located at the intersection of two county roads, both of which will receive regional improvements <br />that will include medians in 2008, so access to all four corners would be impacted. <br />Chairperson Nixt asked if signalization is anticipated at the improved intersections. <br />Civil Engineer II Linton replied signalization is part of the regional roadway improvements with <br />the Ramsey Town Center project. All of the roadway projects have slid back at least one year; <br />2008 is the anticipated timeframe for these improvements. <br />Chairperson Nixt asked if a particular retailer has been identified for the site. <br />Mr. Greg Austin, General Contractors of Minnesota, replied the retailer could possibly be CVS <br />or Walgreen's due to the high traffic and the location near residences. The site will not be <br />affected by the industrial uses in the area. Mr. Austin stated this was discussed by the City <br />Council at their work session on Tuesday, and their only issue was access. General Contractors <br />of Minnesota is in the process of looking into the County's ideas on the new intersection; it <br />would likely be a right in/right out on Bunker Lake Boulevard and the other side would likely <br />access alongside of Life Fitness. <br />Chairperson Nixt indicated his other concern would be in relation to the nature of the <br />establishment and the impact of lighting on the adjacent townhomes. He would not be in favor <br />of changing the character of this site dramatically to a strip mall that will provide for a lot of <br />activity and additional light. <br />Commissioner Trites Rolle asked if a single user is being considered for the site. <br />Mr. Austin replied there is a possibility of multiple tenants on the site; it will be market driven. <br />Regarding the lights, they could look at things to keep the lighting down. <br />Chairperson Nixt stated he would be very opposed to a gas station at this location. <br />Mr. Austin replied a gas station is not a consideration for the site. <br />Planning Commission/November 2, 2006 <br />Page 8 of 9 <br />