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companies to maintain access and, if necessary, coordinate relocation during construction. Any costs associated with relocation or alteration of these utilities will be at the expense of the Applicant. Final Plat The vacated right-of-way is proposed to be replatted with the two adjacent parcels to create one new parcel. It should be noted that these parcels are not planned to be platted with the larger ACE parcel at 6601 McKinley Street NW, due to an Torrens/Abstract split (two separate classifications of property with the county). Zoning Mau Amendments. The main portion of the Applicant's properties is zoned 1-2, General Industrial District. The properties located at 14021 Azurite Street NW, and 14021 and 14050 Basalt Street NW are currently zoned I-1, Light Industrial District, and have all historically been used for industrial purposes. The applicant's request is to rezone all of these parcels from I-1 to I-2. The Zoning Map Amendment for 14021 Azurite Street NW is to allow for more flexibility for outdoor storage locations on the property that is used for waste container maintenance The Zoning Map Amendment for 14021 and 14050 Basalt Street NW is to align these parcels with the zoning of ACE's main property at 6601 McKinley Street NW. 14050 Basalt Street NW has been owned and occupied by ACE for several years and was inadvertently left out of being rezoned from E-2 to I-2 with the new citywide zoning map that was adopted in 2023. 14021 Basalt Street NW was recently purchased by ACE to accommodate an expansion of their fleet parking lot with compressed natural gas (CNG) dispensers for some of their newer garbage and recycling trucks. Alternatives Alternative 1: Approve the Right -of -Way Vacation and Final Plat, and introduce the Zoning Map Amendment, as requested by the Applicant and as recommended by Planning Commission and Staff. Alternative 2: Deny the Right -of -Way Vacation and Final Plat, and decline to introduce the Zoning Map Amendment, based on supporting findings of fact. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Right -of -Way Vacation, Final Plat, and Zoning Map Amendment. Additionally, at their regular meeting on April 23, 2026, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Zoning Map Amendment. Outcome/Action: Three separate motions are required: 1. (after the public hearing, voice vote) Motion to adopt Resolution #26-096, Vacating Right -of -Way in Gateway North Industrial Park. 2. (voice vote) Motion to adopt Resolution #26-097, Approving a Final Plat for "Ace Second Addition". 3. (roll call vote) Motion to introduce Ordinance #26-06, Amending Section 106-120 "Official Zoning Map" of Chapter 106 of the City Code of Ramsey, Minnesota. Site Location Map Resolution #26-096 Right -of -Way Vacation Attachments