Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/27/2026

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banks in a community reflects wealth and stability; therefore, cities with more banks tend to have more restaurants and retail. Commissioner Musgrove commented that she does not want to restrict development of businesses but wants to ensure there is room for the type of retail that is desired. Commissioner Bauer commented that his goal is for Ramsey to be a destination community and the proposed additions would bring people in. He referenced a recent news segment featuring the splashpad, which was mentioned as a destination. He stated that destinations that bring people in will also attract other retail and restaurant uses. He noted that the goal is to create things that give people a reason to come to Ramsey. Commissioner Musgrove commented that she does not disagree that they want people to come to Ramsey. She noted that a movie theater is restricted to one area of The COR, as is a religious institution, and wondered if the same should apply to banks and event centers. She believed that a veterinarian clinic would be an asset to the community. Chairperson Gengler stated that COR one and two are in the center while three and four are residential, or residential -adjacent. Planning Manager Larson commented that the development design standards dictate the type of development that can occur in those areas and provided examples. Chairperson Gengler stated that they are not saying that these are the businesses they are looking for, but align the uses that already exist or have been approved. She did not believe that listing a bank as permitted is going to suddenly attract seven banks to The COR. She noted that there are many business types listed that have not developed even though they have been permitted for years. Motion by Commissioner Allshouse, seconded by Commissioner Lubarski, to recommend that City Council adopt Ordinance #26-16, Amending Chapter 106 (Zoning Code) and the COR Framework Pertaining to Principal Uses in the COR Zoning Districts. Further discussion Commissioner Musgrove stated that she is going to vote against this as she believes that they could add restrictions that would provide more guidance on where uses are allowed. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Allshouse, Lubarski, Bauer, Cochrane, and Sanoe. Voting No: Commissioner Musgrove. Absent: None. Motion by Commissioner Lubarski, seconded by Commissioner Musgrove, to table the remainder of Ordinance #26-16, Amending Chapter 106 (Zoning Code) and the COR Framework to the next meeting. Further discussion Planning Commission/ July 23, 2026 Page 8of10