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2) Concept Plan for NE Corner of Bunker Lake Blvd and Ramsey Blvd - TSM Development Associate Planner Geisler stated Steve Schmitt of TSM Development has' submitted a new concept plan for d,evelopment of the northeast comer of Bunker Lake and Ramsey Boulevards. In 2004 Mr. Schmitt submitted plans to develop the site with self-storage units. Since that time, he has acquired the two comer parcels, and now proposes to do a combination of storage units and three commercial buildings, which could be developed as a liquor store, gas station, and a bank. Ms. Geisler advised that the City approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the two comer parcels' land use designation from Places to Work to Places to Shop; the City is now obligated' to process a rezoning to B-1 Business for these parcels. The Planning Commission reviewed the concept plan at their June meeting and expressed support for the plan. Mr. Schmitt is now seeking input from the Council regarding the concept plan. Associate Planner Geisler advised a subdivision, site plan, variance and rezoning are required for this project to move forward. Mr. Schmitt is seeking approval for the subdivision and site plan of the storage buildings at the August Planning Commission meeting; site plan review would be required of the commercial buildings once the tenants have been secured. Mr. Steve Schmitt, TSM Development, stated the north part of the project was basically approved in 2004. It was negotiated that he would build the cul-de-sac and obtain some variances to build that cul-de-sac street. There was also a storage building planned on the south finger of the property. He did not proceed because right after he received approval the County came in and tore up the streets, and there was not access to the property. He has since acquired the south part of that parcel. He explained this development proposal was precipitated by Ms. Frolik asking if he would like to continue forward with the rezoning on the property. He determined if he was gong to do that he should look at the whole concept. Interest has been expressed by a bank, Kindercare, and possibly a gas station. He would like to divide the south with the three parcels and come back with plans when he has users for the buildings. Mayor Gamec inquired about access to the storage building. Mr. Schmitt replied access is off County Road 56. Mayor Gamec inquired about access for the commercial buildings. Mr. Schmitt replied there will be a right-inJright-out off of Bunker Lake Boulevard and a right- in/right-out off of County Road 56. Associate Planner Geisler indicated the old plan did not include an access off of Bunker Lake Boulevard. The new plan has been sent to the County and no comments have been received yet. Mayor Gamec noted the need for screening with the storage building because it backs up to residential property, and there will be quite a bit of screening required along County Road 56. Mr. Schmitt indicated there will be priv~cy fencing along the back and north side. City Council Work Session I July 24, 2007 Page 5 of 6 -92-