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7.02: Adopt Resolution #26-186 — Approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Restaurant with a Drive-Thru at 14340 Ramsey Boulevard NW (Scooter's Coffee) Planning Manager Larson presented Harlow Beckett Enterprises' request to construct and operate a Scooter's Coffee with a drive -through at 14340 Ramsey Boulevard NW, immediately south of Casey's near Sunwood Drive. The approximately 0.89-acre property is zoned COR-3 and guided Mixed Use. Restaurants are pennitted, while the proposed drive -through requires a Conditional Use Permit. Planning Manager Larson explained that access would be provided through an extension of the shared driveway from Sunwood Drive because Anoka County will not permit direct access to Ramsey Boulevard. The proposed 664-square-foot building would include employee parking, a small customer patio, and counterclockwise drive -through circulation. The site provides stacking for ten vehicles, exceeding the six spaces required by City Code, and includes a bypass lane that could accommodate a second drive -through lane if needed. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Planning Manager Larson explained that the building would be approximately 50 feet from Ramsey Boulevard rather than meeting the COR-3 district's 30-foot build -to line. The applicant therefore proposes an ornamental fence along the frontage to establish the required street edge. A pedestrian connection would provide access between the walk-up window and the multi -use trail along Ramsey Boulevard. The building would primarily feature brick and fiber -cement siding and would comply with applicable design requirements. The applicant's representative participated remotely and indicated he was available to answer questions. Council had no additional questions. Motion by Councilmember Specht, seconded by Councilmember Peters, to adopt Resolution #26- 186 approving a Conditional Use Pen -nit for a restaurant with a drive -through located at 14340 Ramsey Boulevard NW. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heineman, Councilmembers Buscher, Olson, Peters, Riley, Specht, and Stewart. Voting No: None. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT City Administrator Hagen announced upcoming meetings and events. Councilmember Buscher clarified that FRA refers to the Fire Relief Association and encouraged residents to support the organization even if they could not participate in the golf event. She noted that the Fire Department is seeking additional turnout gear so each firefighter can have a second set. She explained that having a second set would allow contaminated gear to be properly cleaned between calls and could help reduce firefighters' exposure to carcinogens and associated City Council /September 8, 2026 Page 9 of 10