Receive Update on New Ramsey Elementary School

The purpose of this case is to review the approved plan for the new Ramsey Elementary School. Construction is expected to commence on or near May 8, 2018. The EDA has asked for an update on this project and an opportunity to review the surrounding land uses. With this is mind, the Future Land Use Map from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update is attached for review. Staff will provide a more detailed presentation at the meeting. The project has received necessary approvals from the City Council.

Please note that this case is a copy of a previous City Council case. Any reference to contingencies has since been resolved and updated plans have been submitted.

Notification is not required.

The proposed zoning is Public/Quasi Public, which is reviewed similar to a B-1 General Business District. As proposed, the Site Plan appears to meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance with minor alterations as outlined in the Staff Review Letter.

During the public hearing held at the Planning Commission meeting, residents to the north of the subject property expressed concern over the increased activity and the effect the noise could have on their properties.  The Applicant is currently proposing more landscaping than is required by the City Code and so a portion of the currently proposed landscaping could potentially be shifted to the north property line to provide the additional buffering. The School District indicated that they would be willing to work with the City to install trees and landscaping on the top of a berm to alleviate the concerns of the property owners to the north.

All costs associated with processing the Application are the responsibility of the Applicant. There are no City Funds proposed to be utilized for the construction of this project.

This case is for informational purposes only.

No action is requested. This case is for informational purposes only, at the request of EDA.