7.3.
CC Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 10/08/2013
- Submitted For:
- Patrick Brama
- By:
- Patrick Brama, Administrative Services
Information
Title:
15153 Nowthen Blvd Property Development: Adopt Public Input Process
Background:
General Background
This case is related to the development of City owned land located at 15153 Nowthen Boulevard; known as the Former Municipal Center Site (“Subject Property”). The Subject Property is 21.24 acres in size and is zoned Public/Quasi-Public.
This Subject Property was vacated in 2006, when the City moved its municipal center campus to The COR (NOTE: Fire Station #2 temporarily operates from the Subject Property). Since 2006, the City has explored various options for selling the Subject Property in conjunction with the construction of a new fire station on an adjacent City owned site. In 2012, the City was approached by Connexus Energy regarding the development of the Subject Property for a data center(s).
The City is considering two general development scenarios for the Subject Property: data center and single family residential. The City completed a feasibility study on said development scenarios in February 2013 (which included site concept maps); and, a public open house in April 2013.
Case Background
Because the Subject Property is zoned Public/Quasi Public today, the next step in the process to develop this site is to consider the appropriate future land use and zoning--specifically: consider submitting an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
In June and July 2013 the City Council directed Staff to re-engage surrounding property owners before submitting an application to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan--specifically, regarding a potential data center development. Below is a summary of the proposed study group.
Additional detailed background information is available on this project at: www.cityoframsey.com/formerrmc.
Purpose of Case
(A) Select a Councilmember XXXXXXX to participate in the proposed study group.
-and-
(B) Adopt the formation of the 'Old Municipal Center Study Group.'
-and-
(C) Direct Staff to begin the proposed public process.
This case is related to the development of City owned land located at 15153 Nowthen Boulevard; known as the Former Municipal Center Site (“Subject Property”). The Subject Property is 21.24 acres in size and is zoned Public/Quasi-Public.
This Subject Property was vacated in 2006, when the City moved its municipal center campus to The COR (NOTE: Fire Station #2 temporarily operates from the Subject Property). Since 2006, the City has explored various options for selling the Subject Property in conjunction with the construction of a new fire station on an adjacent City owned site. In 2012, the City was approached by Connexus Energy regarding the development of the Subject Property for a data center(s).
The City is considering two general development scenarios for the Subject Property: data center and single family residential. The City completed a feasibility study on said development scenarios in February 2013 (which included site concept maps); and, a public open house in April 2013.
Case Background
Because the Subject Property is zoned Public/Quasi Public today, the next step in the process to develop this site is to consider the appropriate future land use and zoning--specifically: consider submitting an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
In June and July 2013 the City Council directed Staff to re-engage surrounding property owners before submitting an application to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan--specifically, regarding a potential data center development. Below is a summary of the proposed study group.
Proposed Study Group
PURPOSE: better understand under what circumstances would a data center development be an acceptable use for the Subject Property. The key outcome of this process is a proposal for Council consideration; which will include (1) further documentation/information addressing specific concerns (2) mitigation proposals addressing specific concerns (3) updated site concept maps and cost-benefit analysis.
NOTE: The purpose of a study group is identify and consider compromises/ solutions; it is possible the study group may conclude certain concerns cannot be mitigated.
STAKEHOLDERS: 13 surrounding/at-large property owners will be primary study group participants. One Councilmember, one EDA member and one Planning Commission Member will also be involved with the process. See Observations/Alternatives section of this case for a detailed list.
TIMELINE: 4-6 sessions, two hours per session from November to January. Results will be reviewed by the EDA, Planning Commission and City Council. Subsequently, the City Council will consider submitting an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
PROCESS: Council directed Staff to pursue a 'hybrid style' public process in July of 2013. For specific information please review the attached description.
PURPOSE: better understand under what circumstances would a data center development be an acceptable use for the Subject Property. The key outcome of this process is a proposal for Council consideration; which will include (1) further documentation/information addressing specific concerns (2) mitigation proposals addressing specific concerns (3) updated site concept maps and cost-benefit analysis.
NOTE: The purpose of a study group is identify and consider compromises/ solutions; it is possible the study group may conclude certain concerns cannot be mitigated.
STAKEHOLDERS: 13 surrounding/at-large property owners will be primary study group participants. One Councilmember, one EDA member and one Planning Commission Member will also be involved with the process. See Observations/Alternatives section of this case for a detailed list.
TIMELINE: 4-6 sessions, two hours per session from November to January. Results will be reviewed by the EDA, Planning Commission and City Council. Subsequently, the City Council will consider submitting an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
PROCESS: Council directed Staff to pursue a 'hybrid style' public process in July of 2013. For specific information please review the attached description.
Additional detailed background information is available on this project at: www.cityoframsey.com/formerrmc.
Purpose of Case
(A) Select a Councilmember XXXXXXX to participate in the proposed study group.
-and-
(B) Adopt the formation of the 'Old Municipal Center Study Group.'
-and-
(C) Direct Staff to begin the proposed public process.
Notification:
No notification required at this stage. However, Staff has contacted surrounding Property Owners multiple times preceding this discussion and has set up a project webpage at www.cityoframsey.com/formerrmc.
Observations/Alternatives:
Participants for the proposed study group were solicited by direct mailing (250 surrounding parcels) and with an article in the Ramsey Resident (September/October edition). Copies of both correspondence are attached to this case.
Proposed Study Group:
Proposed Study Group:
- Aaron Brendel, 5911 157th Lane NW
- Kent Cunningham, 15211 Helium Street NW
- Brandon Doyle, 15109 Helium Street NW
- Mike Hoeschen, 7005 156th Ave NW
- Al Kempf, 15220 St. Francis Blvd NW
- Kristen Kimsey, 5722 152nd Way NW
- Jennifer Kulseth, 15225 Helium St NW
- Donna McLain, 15133 Nowthen Blvd NW
- Jon Olds, 5660 146th Circle NW
- Gail Penner, 15232 Helium St NW
- Nancy Norman Sommer, 14451 Potassium St NW
- Steve Swenson, 5734 152nd Way NW
- Eric Zaetsch, 6521 154th Lane NW
- LIAISON: 1 Planning Commission Member (TBD)
- LIAISON: 1 Economic Development Authority Member (TBD)
- LIAISON: 1 City Councilmember (TBD)
Recommendation:
(A) Select a Councilmember XXXXXXX to participate in the proposed study group.
-and-
(B) Adopt the formation of the 'Old Municipal Center Study Group' as proposed.
-and-
(C) Direct Staff to begin the proposed public process.
-and-
(B) Adopt the formation of the 'Old Municipal Center Study Group' as proposed.
-and-
(C) Direct Staff to begin the proposed public process.
Funding Source:
Normal staff duties (Administrative Services Department and Community Development Department [Planning Division]).
Council Action:
(A) Select a Councilmember XXXXXXX to participate in the proposed study group.
-and-
(B) Adopt the formation of the 'Old Municipal Center Study Group' as proposed.
-and-
(C) Direct Staff to begin the proposed public process.
-and-
(B) Adopt the formation of the 'Old Municipal Center Study Group' as proposed.
-and-
(C) Direct Staff to begin the proposed public process.
Attachments
- Site Location Map
- Proposed Process approved in July
- Hybrid Alternative
- Project Website
- Direct Mail - Solicit Participation in Process
- Ramsey Resident Article - Solicit Participation in Process
- Map of Interested Participants
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Hagen | Tim Gladhill | 10/03/2013 10:19 AM |
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 10/03/2013 02:13 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Patrick Brama
- Started On:
- 10/02/2013 02:40 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 10/03/2013