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3. SR 11-27-1995• • .0 CITY OF ELK RIVER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 1995 DRAFT NO. 4 November 27, 1995 Draft No. 1 - September 18, 1995 Draft No. 2 - October, 2, 1995 Draft No. 3 -October 20, 1995 Draft No. 4 - November 27, 1995 TABLE OF CONTENTS ! Page GROWTH MANAGEMENT A. INTRODUCTION B. GROWTH CHALLENGES C. GROWTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS D. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION E. OFFICIAL DOCUMENT BACKGROUND INFORMATION A. INTRODUCTION B. REGIONAL SETTING C. HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT D. DEMOGRAPHICS E. 1. Population Trends 2. Age /Gender 3. Occupational Profile of Residents 4. Income E. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS 1. Restrictive Soils 2. Gravel Mining 3. Slopes . 4. Significant Wooded Areas 5. Hydrology 6. Existing Development 7. Development Constraints Composites F. EXISTING LAND USE III. UTILITIES PLAN A. INTRODUCTION B. GOALS AND POLICIES C. CURRENT STATUS D. LONG RANGE PLAN E. NECESSARY ACTION IV. RESIDENTIAL A. INTRODUCTION B. GOALS AND POLICIES C. CURRENT STATUS D. LONG RANGE PLAN E. NECESSARY ACTION • r Page V. COMMERCIAL PLAN A. INTRODUCTION B. GOALS AND POLICIES C. CURRENT STATUS D. LONG RANGE PLAN E. NECESSARY ACTIONS VI. INDUSTRIAL PLAN A. INTRODUCTION B. GOALS AND POLICIES C. CURRENT STATUS D. LONG RANGE PLAN E. NECESSARY ACTION VII. PARKS AND OPEN SPACES A. INTRODUCTION B. GOALS AND POLICIES C. CURRENT STATUS D. LONG RANGE PARK PLAN VIII. TRANSPORTATION PLAN A. INTRODUCTION B. GOALS AND POLICIES C. CURRENT STATUS D. LONG RANGE PLAN E. NECESSARY ACTION IX. IMPLEMENTATION A. INTRODUCTION B. TOOLS I . Land Use Plan 2. Zoning Ordinance 3. Subdivision Regulations 4. Capital Improvements Program 5. Economic Development 6. Housing and Redevelopment Authority APPENDIX I. PUBLIC NOTICES AND NEWSPAPER ARTICLES APPENDIX 11. ELK RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CBD TASK FORCE ACTION PLAN APPENDIX III. ELK RIVER TRANSPORTATION PLAN APPENDIX IV. ELK RIVER COMPREHENSION PARK AND RECREATION PLAN APPENDIX V. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ELK RIVER GRAVEL MINING DISTRICT APPENDIX VI. ELK RIVER STORM DRAINAGE PLAN is C] LIST OF FIGURES 4 -A HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 4 -B EXISTING APARTMENT COMPLEXES 4 -C MULTI - FAMILY VACANCY RATES 4 -D RESIDENTIAL ZONES 5 -A PAGE 2 -A REGIONAL MAP 2 -B COUNTY MAP 2 -C GRAPH SHOWING POPULATION 2 -D HOUSING UNITS 2 -E POPULATION DISTRIBUTION 2 -F INDUSTRY OF EMPLOYED PERSONS 2 -G OCCUPATION OF EMPLOYED PERSONS 2 -H INCOME CHARACTERISTICS 2 -1 RESTRICTED SOILS 2 -J GRAVEL MINING 2 -K SLOPE 2 -L WOODED AREAS 2 -M FLOODPLAIN /WETLANDS 2 -N GROUND WATER SENSITIVITY 2 -0 EXISTING DEVELOPMENT 2 -P DEVELOPABLE LANDS 2 -Q 1995 LAND USE MAP 2 -R 1995 ZONING MAP 2 -S LAND USE EVALUATION TABLE • 3 -A EXISTING SANITARY SEWER MAP 3 -B EXISTING WATER SERVICE MAP 3-C EXISTING WATER SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE 3 -D UTILITIES PLAN - URBAN SERVICE AREA 4 -A HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 4 -B EXISTING APARTMENT COMPLEXES 4 -C MULTI - FAMILY VACANCY RATES 4 -D RESIDENTIAL ZONES 5 -A INVENTORY COMMERCIAL 5 -B MAP OF DOWNTOWN 5 -C MAP OF OFFICE DISTRICT 5 -D HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL 6 -A INVENTORY OF INDUSTRIAL 6 -13 INDUSTRIAL AREAS SERVED BY WATER & SEWER 6 -C BUSINESS PARK ALONG WEST HIGHWAY 10 6 -D POTENTIAL INDUSTRIAL AREAS ALONG EAST HIGHWAY 10 6 -E POTENTIAL INDUSTRIAL - COUNTY RD. 12 /COUNTY RD. 13 continued.. • 7 -A LIST OF CITY PARKS E] Y 7 -13 MAP OF CITY PARKS 0 8 -A ROADWAY CLASSIFICATIONS MAP 8 -B PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION LINKS 21 • • . ACKNOWLEDGMENT The Comprehensive Plan (1988 Growth Management Plan) was originally prepared for the City of Elk River by R.L. Wuornos and Associates, Urban and Regional Planners. Technical assistance was further provided by Maier Stewart and Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers, and Larkin, Hoffman, Daly and Lindgren, Ltd. , Attorneys at Law. The plan was adopted by the City Council in August, 1988 as the City's Growth Management Plan. The processing of updating the Comprehensive Plan involved a 15 member Steering Committee which was appointed by the Elk River City Council. The Committee met for approximately 1 -1 /2 years to receive public comment on various issues and make a recommendation to the Elk River Planning Commission and City Council for consideration in adopting 1995 Comprehensive Plan. STEERING COMMITTEE Chairman Bob Minton - Planning Commission Hank Duitsman - City Council Pat Dwyer - Economic Development Authority Dick Hinkle - Housing & Redevelopment Authority Chris Kreger - Planning Commission Dave Anderson - Park & Recreation Commission Mark Lucas - Representative - Ward 1 Merry Sipe - Representative - Ward 2 Marcy Glines - Representative - Ward 3 Mary Eberley - Representative - Ward 4 Mary Mc Devitt - School District Keith Holme - Chamber of Commerce - Retail Lloyd Barthel - Chamber of Commerce- Industrial Arne Engstrom - County Commissioner Bill Birrenkott - Elk River Municipal Utilities PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL Chair Louis Kuester Mayor Hank Duitsman Tom Dillon John Dietz Chris Kreger Larry Farber Robert Minton Roger Holmgren Vicki Sullivan- Slocum Cecilia Scheel Jim Tacheny Judy Thompson STAFF Pat Klaers - City Administrator Terry Maurer - City Engineer Peter Beck - City Attorney William Rubin - Economic Development Coordinator Stephen Rohlf - Building and Zoning Administrator Steven Ach - City Planner Gary Schmitz - Planning Assistant Troy Langer - Planning Intern • Debbie Kleckner - Planning Secretary P"i • I. GROWTH MANAGEMENT A. INTRODUCTION The City of Elk River has been growing at a rapid rate since 1980 and this trend is expected to continue through the year 2005 and beyond. The growth has occurred in population and an increased intensity of land use. Substantial new commercial and a residential developments have been completed while others are anticipated. Correspondingly, increased demands on public facilities and services have occurred and are expected to continue as the city develops and diversifies. The purpose of a comprehensive plan and growth management strategies is to enable a city to effectively manage the challenges associated with future growth. Typically, comprehensive plans are designed to manage the type, rate, amount, or geographic pattern of growth within a jurisdiction. The underlying reasons for most comprehensive plans are related to controlling the cost of public services, to foster a particular lifestyle, and to preserve an aesthetic physical and natural environment. The City of Elk River is faced with solving many of the growth related challenges encountered by other growing communities. This Comprehensive Plan incorporates typical growth management tools as solutions to the city's long range planning efforts. The city's Comprehensive Plan is intended to guide an orderly and economically efficient development of land within the city. The salient results of this plan and its implementation will be an advanced quality of life for the city's residents, businesses and visitors. • B. GROWTH CHALLENGES There are a variety of growth related challenges with which the City must prepare for and address in the coming years. The challenges include: 1. The cost of providing municipal services has been increasing due to the occurrence of numerous outlying large lot (primarily 1 and 2-1/2 acre lots) subdivisions. These large lots require police and fire protection, road maintenance, and other public services, just as smaller lot developments do. However, the large lot developments cost more on a per unit basis to serve due to the location and lower densities created by the geographic distribution. 2. The existing public utilities infrastructure can accommodate higher density development. This is especially true of the wastewater treatment facility which is currently operating at approximately seventy -five percent of capacity, Urban densities within the City's service district would create a more efficient use of existing facilities. 3. New commercial development along U.S. Highway 169 between Main Street and 193rd Avenue NW has created a new commercial focal point within the city. The city is concerned with this new commercial impact on maintaining viability of its Central Business District. Also, the city is aware of prospective commercial development which may be in conflict with the long range land use plan. These proposals will need to be carefully reviewed so as not to compromise long term goals for short term needs of the city. 4. Limited business and industrial development has occurred within the city although there has been significant residential growth. It is the city's desire to increase appropriate industrial activity within the city in order to provide local employment opportunities and to increase and diversify the tax base. The city will be challenged with attracting industrial businesses. Marketing and incentive programs may be necessary in order to compete with surrounding communities for • these sought after businesses. 5. Recreational and open space needs will increase with an expanding population. Providing appropriate recreational facilities may require public acquisition of strategically located, usable land or cash in lieu of land from developers for park development and open space purposes. Providing a diverse and universal recreational system, along with a spectrum of programming, to accommodate the city's growing population will be an ongoing effort. 6. Transportation access to part of the city is awkward due to a variety of physical barriers. The city is interested in assuring adequate transportation corridors, with special emphasis on east- west movement. The U.S. Highway 169 and U.S. Highway 10 corridors carry a large amount of traffic through the community. Special attention will need to be focused upon the proper planning of these corridors to ensure safe and efficient travel, while not compromising the aesthetic and natural qualities found in Elk River. 7. Environmental issues such as wetlands, steep slopes, tree protection and generally maintaining the character and quality of life in Elk River will continue to be a significant issue. C. GROWTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTION The Comprehensive Plan is a system of integrated elements which creates the barriers to negative development and incentives to positive development. It involves the use of a land use plan, zoning techniques, subdivision regulations, capital improvement programs, phasing of utilities, development exaction and numerous program specific actions. D. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION • A major component of this Comprehensive Plan is the orderly development of land within the city. The preparation of this plan required an extensive inventory of background information necessary to make numerous decisions pertaining to future land use and development phasing. Elements within this plan include overall land use for residential, industrial, commercial, and park and open space use. In addition, careful attention was dedicated to the transportation network and utility system. For each of these elements, a set of goals and policies were identified and the current status was evaluated. From this information, a long range plan was developed and a set of necessary actions were identified for effective implementation. The net result of this effort is a comprehensive land use plan and a set of implementation tools focused on growth management with which the city will guide its future development. E. OFFICIAL DOCUMENT Th's Comprehensive Plan, and its components, is an official document of the City of Elk River. It constitutes the City's Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Minnesota Statutes. All future plans for land development within the city are subject to review and compliance with respect to this Comprehensive Plan and its components. • • 11. Backaround Information A. INTRODUCTION The background information in this report provides a summary of existing conditions and trends which have an impact on the future of Elk River. This section provides a social and environmental inventory and synthesis of information which describes the opportunities and constrains for future growth in the City. A careful evaluation of this information has assisted in formulating the Comprehensive Plan for the City. B. REGIONAL SETTING The City of Elk River is located 30 miles northwest of Minneapolis (Figure 2 -A). It is approximately at the midpoint of the Twin Cities -St. Cloud corridor. It is also located in the southeast corner of Sherburne County and serves as the county seat (Figure 2 -13). Its geographical location allows the city to enjoy the social mix of agriculture, local commercial and industrial workers, and commuters working in the metropolitan area. The city's proximity to employment centers within the Twin Cities metropolitan area promotes a commuter trend of Elk River residents. This trend was recognized in a community survey which identified that 40% of the residents commute to the Twin Cities., According to the 1990 Census Data, the mean travel time to work for those commuters was 26.3 minutes. The City of Elk River lies within the boundaries of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Statistical . Area (MSA). However, Elk River lies outside the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Council. As a result, it is inextricably tied to the social and economic influences of the Metropolitan area. Residents of Elk River frequent metropolitan centers of entertainment, retail, and employment to satisfy numerous wants and needs. The fact that the City of Elk River lies beyond the political jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Council has and does influence land development. C. HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT The importance of transportation in Elk River's history is reflected in its location at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers. Here, on major water routes as well as oxcart trails, it developed as the agricultural supply and milling center for Sherburne and north Anoka Counties. During the railroad era, Elk River was again favorably located on a junction point. The main lines from the Twin Cities westward, the Great Northern and Northern Pacific, passed directly through the the community. In addition, a Great Northern line ran north to Milaca and eventually to Duluth and the Iron Range. This central location enabled Elk River to develop agricultural trade service functions and stimulated economic expansion in these fields. After the booms associated with the railroads, and especially during the housing growth in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, the small towns in America located away from the major Community Survey by Decision Resources, Ltd. February 1990 • cities slowed down, and in many cases they lost population to larger, more dominant • cities. Elk River, too, was caught in this trend for a time. Today, however, it has come to share in the growth of the Twin Cities due to changes in the labor mobility, its important location at the intersection of two major U.S. highways and its affordable housing opportunities. The location of major transportation routes has played an important role in the development of Elk River. U.S. Highways 10 and 52 run directly through the City, splitting the town into north and south districts of commercial and residential land use. U.S. Highway 169 cuts through the eastern third of the City and runs north to Minnesota's lake region and resort areas. The continuous upgrading of Highway 101 will enhance accessibility to Interstate 94 providing for additional residential, commercial, and industrial opportunities. The location of physical features and transportation routes has affected the growth pattern of Elk River. Its geographical location is a positive factor in the continuing importance of Elk River as the county seat for Sherburne County and as a bedroom community for residents working in the Twin Cities, who prefer to live in a rural or semi- rural setting. Elk River has also been a key agricultural service center in the past and will be an important service center for the expanded residential areas that will accompany the anticipated population increase. In 1978, the Village of Elk River and Elk River Township consolidated into one unified jurisdiction. The City's land area was increased to 44 square miles. The merger created many new opportunities for the City, as well as responsibilities to provide public services to a larger area and growing population. Prior to 1988, Elk River struggled to manage the rapid growth it was experiencing. As a result, certain areas of the City have not developed in a very orderly manner. However, since adoption of the 1988 Growth Management Plan development has begun to occur in an orderly fashion based on the principle of growing from the central city outward. Between 1980 and 1994 Elk River experienced a population increase from 6,785 to an estimated 12,811, or 88.8 percent growth during this 14 year period. Along with this population increase, significant commercial facilities have developed along the U.S. Highway 169 corridor between Main Street and 193rd Avenue NW. In 1988, the City initiated a feasibility study of the western area with improvements following shortly thereafter, extending water and sewer into the western area of Elk River. These improvements have been a catalyst for residential and business park development. D. DEMOGRAPHICS The City of Elk River and Sherburne County have experienced rapid growth in population during the past two decades. The total population for the City grew from 4,000 (Elk River and Elk River Township combined) in 1970 to 11,143 in 1990, and an estimated population of 12,811 in 1994 (Figure 2 -C). The Sherburne County population grew correspondingly from 18,344 in 1970 to an estimated 51,059 in 1994. 1. Population Trends The population growth in the City from 1980 through 1994 is reflected in the growth in housing units. The number of single family units added to the housing stock increased by 1052 since 1987, while a total of 390 duplex, apartments and townhouses were added during that same time period (Figure 2 -D). 2. Age /Gender The 1990 age /gender pyramid (Figure 2 -E) for Elk River is typical of a growing community. The identified age groups represent large number of people in the 5 -17 and 18 -20 age groups. It is anticipated that future residential expansion in the City will continue to attract young families with children. This growth can be expected to place increased demands on the school system and parks system, as well as other family oriented services and facilities. Besides the younger families, an increasing number of middle and retirement aged residents will be present. This age group represents the baby boomers from the 50's and 60's. 3. Occupational Profile of Residents Of the 5,496 residents 16 years and older in the labor force, 1,699 (31%) were involved in the service industry. The next largest employment sector was in manufacturing with 1,186 (22 %) persons. This was followed by retail trade (864 people or 9 %). A summary of the . industry employing Elk River residents 16 year and over is provided in Figure 2 -F. There are six major occupational groupings which account for 65 percent of all employment for City residents. The leading category of employment is administrative support including clerical with 463 persons (15.6 percent). This is followed in order by precision production, craft and repair (457 people or 15.4 percent), professional specialty occupations (365 people or 12.3 percent), machine operators, assemblers, and inspectors (344 people or 11.5 percent), and executive, administrative, and managerial occupations (306 people or 10.3 percent). A summary of employed persons 16 years and over by occupation is provided in Figure 2 -G. U For purposes of this report, it is assumed that the employment distribution has remained similar to that of 1990, while the total number of people in the various employment categories will be increased. income The City of Elk River has a per capita income of $14,616 in 1990, and a median household income of $37,549. Figure 2 -H provides a comparison on income statistics for various cities in the northwest sector of the metropolitan region. This comparison reveals that Elk River ranks in the lower one - fourth of per capita income among the selection cities, while the highest per capita income was $17,481 in Maple Grove. From the eleven cities selected, the City ranked ninth in median household income ($37,549) while Maple Grove had a mean household income of $50,611 and the average for the 11 cities was $40,968. /o E. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS The City's land area provides both opportunities and constraints for physical growth and development. The following discussion identifies the areas of natural features within the City including soils, slopes, vegetation, hydrology, and previously developed land. These areas provide both challenges and opportunities for development. Restrictive Soils Large areas of wet soils (Figure 2 -1) with high water tables are predominant throughout the eastern, western and northern parts of the City. Development and construction in these areas would most likely require soil correction and may influence whether the land is economically feasible to develop. These areas are considered restrictive and will require thorough analysis with respect to urban development. 2. Gravel Mining Gravel producing soils (Figure 2J) are prevalent in the north central part of the City. Some of this land has already been mined and is in the process of being reclaimed to a usable terrain. In total, the gravel mining district encompasses 2,743 acres. While some of this area is currently being mined, other areas are designated (zoned) for future mining. It is anticipated mining in the northern part of the city will continue for approximately 50 -75 years. These areas are considered moderately restrictive with respect to development because of their natural resource value and /or current use for mineral extraction. Once gravel mining is completed, the opportunities for development will be considered based on the property's' zoning designation. A complete • Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the entire gravel mining district was completed in May 1994. Additional information relating to the gravel mining district and associated restrictions may be found in the EIS dated May, 1994, for the Elk River Gravel Mining District. The EIS is an appendix to the Comprehensive Plan and should be referenced for additional information. 3. Slopes Large areas in a band from north to south through the central portion of the City are restricted by slopes in excess of seven percent (7 %) (Figure 2 -K). These areas are considered less attractive for commercial and industrial developments which require large tracts of relatively flat land. Much of this land would be suitable for residential developments utilizing large lots encouraging the development of higher valued homes. These areas present challenges for development to maintain appropriate street grades and save natural features. In some cases, slopes are severe enough to restrict any type of development; therefore, the best use would be natural open space. 4. Significant Wooded Areas The City is endowed with some large areas of mixed deciduous /coniferous forests. These forested areas (Figure 2 -L) are dispersed throughout the city in various sizes. Since one of the goals discussed later in the Comprehensive Plan is to "develop, preserve, and protect environmental resources....," these areas should receive special attention to ensure a degree of preservation. These areas are considered moderately restrictive with respect to development; however, when incorporated into the design of the project, • can be a natural asset to preserve the City's rural character. • 5. Hydrology Throughout the City there are wetlands as identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and protected through the Wetland Conservation Act, and flood plain along the Mississippi River, Elk River and Trott Brook which also limits development (Figure 2 -M). This affects land in the southern part of the City where there is currently development pressure. The floodplain encompasses the floodway and flood fringe. Each of these districts restrict certain uses which places constraints on development potential. Land within the 100 year flood plain should be used for agricultural and recreational purposes or wildlife preserves. Residential, commercial and industrial development should not occur in these areas except for accessory uses such as parking areas and landscaped areas. As was mentioned in the discussion of soils, there are substantial areas with high water tables causing wet and poorly drained soils. Development of these areas will be limited due to high cost associated with soil correction, and avoiding groundwater pollution. Groundwater plays a significant role in the location and intensity of development. Figure 2 -N was generated from information provided by the Minnesota Geological Survey from their Quaternary Hydrogeology Study dated 1979. Quaternary Hydrogeology deals with the water- bearing characteristics of the layer of materials which are located between the area's bedrock and the topsoil. Area 3 generally has the highest ratio for sand and gravel mixture in the City. This area produces 3 to 4 times the amount of groundwater as does Area 1 and up to 300 times the amount in Area 2. Area 1 subsurface characteristic creates a high sensitivity for groundwater contamination. Groundwater contamination in this area also has potential for seepage into the Mississippi River with resultant river contamination. Area 3 also contains the landfill. Intense urban development should be avoided in Area 1 until municipal sewer and water is provided. 6. Existing Development Existing development within the City is concentrated in the southern and central areas (Figure 2 -0). The core city is nearly fully developed with smaller urban sized lots and concentrated commercial facilities radiating out into the urban service area. Considerable leap -frog residential development has occurred to the north and northwest of the core city, with lot sizes of one, two and a half, and five acres. There is also evidence of ten acre lots in the outlying agricultural areas along the county road network. These rural subdivisions present economical and physical constraints relative to the extension of municipal services and necessary road improvements. The City's current growth management policies will deter this type of development pattern from occurring. 7. Development Constraints Composite By superimposing the various development constraints maps, it is possible to identify land masses considered restrictive to development. Figure 2 -P, entitled Developable Lands, displays land restrictive to development as well as lands available for development. Visual inspection of Figure 2 -P reveals large areas of restrictive lands, however, this map is a general description of those areas and may best characterize as areas which will impose challenges for development. /L F. EXISTING LAND USE /ZONING 9 The City has a total area of approximately 28,190 acres. This land has been designated for a variety of integrated land uses on the Land Use Map (1995) (Figure 2 -Q) and the Zoning Map - 1995 (Figure 2 -R). An inventory of acreage for the land uses is presented in Figure 2 -S (Land Use Evaluation). Based on how land is currently being used, the acreage associated with the broad land use categories are: 1. Agricultural /open space 19,560 acres (69 %) 2. Residential 5,520 acres (19.6 %) 3. Commercial 660 acres (1.3 %) 4. Industrial 1,250 acres (4.4 %) Based on the Zoning Map, the acreage associated with the broad land use categories are: 1, Agricultural 9,266 acres (33 %) 2. Residential 16,526 acres (58 %) 3. Commercial 853 acres (3 %) 4. Industrial 1,545 acres (6 %) An important factor in the land use evaluation is the amount of severely restrictive land in each category. This information is also available in Figure 2 -S. For example, in R -1 A zoning district, there are a total of 11,492 acres. Of this area, 1,642 acres (24 %) is considered restrictive and will have to be further assessed for development potential. 0 13 • Tb Alcm • FIGURE 2 -A locafion of Elk River th /4 tIC RE 2 -3 MILLS B E N T O N C 0. 1 L A C S 1 I t FOLEY 4f CO. 4 PRINCETON CA IDG uST. CLOUD SHEReURNE NATL.I I S A N I Co WILDLIFE REFUGE S H E R B R N E CO. �: 1 '\"No ouwEs .... 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J r 1 n�z�L.....o 25 MILES Y WILDLIFE AREA 0 • /ql�w 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,00( 10,00( FIGURE 2 -C POPULATION TREND CITY OF ELK RIVER AND SHERBURNE COUNTY OPOPUUITION COUNTY 1994 'ELK RIVER TOWNSHIP CONSOLIDATED WITH CITY IN 1980 "COUNTY POPULATION ADJUSTED ACCORDING TO 1990 CENSUS FIGURE 2 -D NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS 1980-1994 YEAR SINGLE FAMILY TWIN HOMES TOWNHOUSES APARTMENTS TOTAL 1980 26 0 0 0 26 1981 29 0 22 0 51 1982 30 0 34 0 64 1983 64 2 0 0 66 1984 76 4 16 0 96 1985 118 10 14 82 224 1986 149 14 8 126 297 1987 213 14 0 122 349 1988 236 0 20 61 317 1989 198 4 0 56 258 1990 125 8 0 131 264 1991 107 0 4 0 111 1992 107 8 0 23 138 1993 122 2 2 53 179 1994 157 18 0 0 175 TOTAL 1757 84 120 654 2615 Total Number (As of 1994) of Units 4754 Source: City of Elk River, Building and Zoning Annual Report 1994 /7 • • r: • FIGURE 2 -E POPULATION DISTRIBUTION 1990 Total Population 11,143 Sex MALE 5,538 FEMALE 5,605 11,143 Age tin years) Number Female Male Under 5 1,032 489 543 5 -17 2,582 1,230 1,352 18 -20 493 250 243 21 -24 616 313 303 25 -44 3,965 1,980 1,985 45 -54 1,086 536 550 55 -59 307 140 167 60 -64 252 131 121 65 -74 404 241 163 75 -84 275 187 88 85 and over 131 108 23 • 11,143 5,605 5,538 Median Age Elk River 28.9 years Sherburne County 28.6 years State of Minnesota 32.5 years Race Number Percent White 10,989 98.62% Black 19 0.17 American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut 53 0.48 Asian or Pacific Islander 49 0.44 Other Race 33 0.29 TOTAL 11,143 100.00% Source: 1990 U.S. Census is i Figure 2 -F INDUSTRY OF EMPLOYED PERSONS (Employed Persons 16 years and older) Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries, Mining Construction Manufacturing Transportation, Communications, and other Public Utilities Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate Services Public Administration Number of Elk River Residents 120 2.2% 479 8.71% :. 434 200 864 384 1,699 130 5,496 Source: 1990 U.S. Census 21.58% 7.9% 3.63% 15.72% 6.98% 30.91% 2.37% 100% �9 x C-M • 411 • • Table 2 -G OCCUPATION OF EMPLOYED PERSONS jEmployed Persons 16 years and older) Source: 1990 U.S. Census .'SJ Sherburne County % of Elk Residents Elk River Residents River Total Managerial and Professional 4,318 1,212 22.04 Specialty Occupations Technical, Sales & Administrative 6,111 1 ,771 33.22 Support Occupations Services Occupations 2,671 645 11.74 Farming, Forestry, & Fishing 492 120 2.2 Occupations Precision Production, Craft, 3,084 875 15.92 and Repair Occupation Operators, Fabricators, 3,734 873 15.88 and Laborers 20,410 5,496 10070 Source: 1990 U.S. Census .'SJ FIGURE 2 -H INCOME CHARACTERISTICS - 1990 Median Household Per Capita Income Income (1989) Andover 15,464 46,515 Anoka 14,148 31,289 Brooklyn Park 15,541 40,018 Champlin 14,872 43,218 Coon Rapids 14,669 42,069 Dayton 15,944 41,770 Elk River 14,616 37,549 Maple Grove 17,481 50,611 Osseo 13,363 31,518 Ramsey 15,387 46,101 Rogers 14,459 40,000 AVERAGE 16,491 40,968 METRO Source: Bureau of Census, 1990 Census of Population General Population Characteristics of Summary Tape File 3 2/ 01 • 01 1 0 0 WFEE ......... .............. ........... .............. . . ..... .......... s rCy A ................ ...... ..... ........ ........... .. ....... . . . .. ...................... ............ 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Ml R 7 7 L h --Am Im 1 471- �4 V'177 VIM go 1411 R gat WL_ L 'o HB' vd ZIL E pp LR k UwL_ 71� ijgym- 2w- E FIGUR OoAo< FA LAND USE MAP cw&al BU*ww 1 rC B PROPOSED REVISIONS 4', rc—C-1 c-orn""Ay coy"Welal (PLANNNO COMMKOM FE00LUENDAMN) 4- rH_B_j KOWaY Dj*wss L HB, FH_R_j High DWoty Residential City of LJOt k'Kk*MW Elk iver ------ - FRj u Low DM* RowdenbW Lj3 MedIUM h"rW FM71 rM-81 - Medium Denelty Residential Open Spa. FOS VOL- NBL- FTI PLAAC auk-- on-- BEL— VnL— SU_ 77�, �J • • Figure 2 -R 1945 ZONING MAP ,tq Figure 2 -S CITY OF ELK RIVER LAND USE AREAS IN PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL CITY AREA Agricultural 31.44% Central Business 0.48% Community Commercial 0.25% Highway Business 2.91% Highway Business/ Medium Density Residential 0.10% High Density Residential 0.33% Light industrial 4.67% Low Density Residential 28.91% Medium Industrial 1.87 %, Medium Density Residential 25.79% Open Space 3.24% Public (Not Defined) 99.99% 2s �-M is • III. UTILITIES PLAN A. INTRODUCTION The City is concerned with providing cost effective water and sanitary sewer and storm sewer services to areas of the City designated for urban density development. Extension of such services is intended for use as a tool to direct urban expansion in an orderly manner. GOALS AND POLICIES The following is a summary of the City's goals and policies as they relate to utilities. 1. GOAL: Provide and maintain adequate and efficient levels of public services within the community. POLICIES: • Allow the extension of sewer and water lines only after presently serviced areas have been developed to near capacity. • Develop and maintain on a continuing basis a five year capital improvements program and budget for the development, expansion, upgrade, and replacement of municipal systems (sewer, streets, water, storm sewer), municipal equipment (street maintenance, fire, office space), and park and recreation. • • Provide storm sewers to those areas no longer adequately drained by natural systems. • Encourage the extension of sewer and water lines on a cost effective basis without undue burden to the taxpayers. • Coordinate with Sherburne County jurisdictional responsibility of current county ditch system. C. CURRENT STATUS The City currently provides sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water to a portion of its residents. The status of each system is as follows: Sanitary Sewer The City's wastewater treatment plant was originally constructed in the early 1960s. It is located between U.S. Highway 169 and the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks near the UPA power plant. It was reconstructed in 1978. In 1994, the City undertook the first phase of a major upgrade. With these improvements, the City constructed a trickling filter tower which restored the plant's original hydraulic design capacity to 1,040,000 gallons per day. The plant is currently treating approximately 700,000 gallons per day, or about 70 percent of capacity. The second phase of the current upgrade is scheduled for 1996 or 1997 and would raise the . hydraulic design capacity of the treatment plant to 2.2 million gallons per day. The system currently serves approximately 1,680 residents, commercial, and industrial users within its service 24 area. The system is comprised of 29.7 miles of sewer line along with 11 lift stations. (See Figure 3- A). 0 2. Water System The City has five wells from which it draws water. One well, located at Jackson Avenue and Fourth Street, is no longer used because of the sand content of the water it produces, and also, there is no treatment on this well. This well may need to be abandoned in the future. The other four wells are located at Highway 10 at the Chamber of Commerce site, at the Elk River Concrete Products property near the Burlington Northern Railroad, at the Gary Street /U.S. Highway 10 site, and in the Hillside Estates development north of 193rd. Each of the four active wells also has a water treatment plant associated with it for iron removal. Currently, the city fluoridates but does not chlorinate its water. The system also has five water towers, two of which are phased out. The two being phased out are the 100,000 gallon towers located on Jackson Avenue at Fourth Street and at the Elk River Concrete Products site. The other three towers are located near the School Administration Building along U.S. Highway 169 (1 million gallon), Gary Street near U.S. Highway 10, and in the Hillside Estates Addition (500,000 gallon). The pipe network ranges from a maximum size of 24 inches down to 4 inch diameter. The system is comprised of 46.4 miles of watermain. (See Figures 3 -B and 3 -C). 3. Storm Drainage The City has a Draft Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan which identifies regional storm sewer systems and guides the construction of storm drainage facilities within the city. Currently, there are three major districts where facilities have been constructed. These consist of the Central City where a detention pond located in Lion's Park and a pipe network drain the area to the Mississippi River, discharging at the location of Main Street and U.S. Highway 10. The second drainage district is the U.S. Highway 169 Corridor, where some of the trunk lines have been constructed. There are future improvements needed as development continues in this district. The third area is the Western Area of the city. First and second phases of this drain through a large diameter storm sewer to Lake Orono. Other storm sewer facilities in the city consist of smaller diameter pipes, county ditch system, and isolated wetland areas. D. FUTURE PLAN The waste water treatment facility is projected to be expanded to accommodate future growth. This will require expanding the urban service area (Figure 3 -D) and a phasing component for a systematic extension of water and sewer services. Expansion of the existing facilities in an orderly manner will serve three purposes: 1) it will allow for urban density expansion in additional parts of the city at a cost effective rate; 2) it will increase the utilization of the sanitary sewer and water facilities, thus spreading costs over a larger population; and 3) allow opportunities for additional commercial and industrial development. All future development within the boundaries of the planned urban service district will require immediate hookup to municipal water and sanitary sewer systems except for the residential area between the Elk River, County Road 35, Meadowvale Road and the western boundary of the city which will require overlay plats for future development. • z7 • E. NECESSARY ACTIONS 1. A feasibility study must be completed to determine the feasibility of mainline construction, project costs, and methods of paying the costs. 2. Analysis of the User Charge System and city ordinances as they relate to operation and maintenance of existing facilities. 3. Adherence to the assessment policy for the extension of water and sanitary and storm sewer facilities. 4. Update capital improvement program to coordinate an orderly extension of facilities into new areas. 5. Coordinate with Sherburne County jurisdictional responsibility of current county ditch system and appropriate criteria to transfer those responsibilities. • • :1 yv, - L V — ----------- ..... . ... .. ; 4 P 7-A 54, VI: - -- --- ------ '40 tj 41 , 10 CID 0 J! i z- `AY4 Ila- i, 5661 2V:00 :e0 gT AON P;M 7 ----- -- --- ---------- It I A -d yv, - L V — ----------- ..... . ... .. ; 4 P 7-A 54, VI: - -- --- ------ '40 tj 41 , 10 CID 0 J! i z- `AY4 Ila- i, 5661 2V:00 :e0 gT AON P;M Aec Nov �B: � , � : �� • 'All CD > J 0 Fl CD Ili- v —law, 1p k 1 1", , F� ! TIT T I? : �j J. i z S0.' V N A 41 - * _7 ---- -- :� --A Z:-- ---------- Lj --- - ----- -- Arr • • FIGURE 3 -C EXISTING WATER SYSTEM - 1995 I . Source (3 deep wells) Date drilled August 1949* Sept. 1974 Dec. 1992 March 1995 Location Old City Hall Elk River Gary Street Hillside Est. Concrete Depth 296' 313' 225' 410' Depth of cased hole 136' 199' 197' 320' Diameter of casing 16" 16" 18" 18" Size of hole finished 16" 16" Cavernous 18" Design pumping capacity 680 GPM 800 GPM 1,000 GPM 1,000 GPM Static level ** Flowing 7' Flowing 72' Drawdown 34' 65' 27' 38' * Redeveloped 1971 ** Well log data 2. Treatment: Well 1 has been abandoned. Wells 2 -5 have filtration and fluoridation. 3. Storage (3 elevated towers): Tower # 1 - Jackson Street 100,000 gal. * Tower #2 - Elk River Concrete 100,000 gal. * Tower #3 - School Admin. Building 1,000,000 gal. Tower #4 - Gary Street 1,000,000 gal. Tower #5 - Hillside Estates 500,000 gal. * No longer in use. 29 • IV. RESIDENTIAL PLAN A. INTRODUCTION As the metropolitan area continues to grow, Elk River will be faced with a demand for residential development. The City recognizes these development pressures and is poised to provide a variety of residential housing opportunities. Most importantly, orderly development will enhance the opportunity for cost effective extensions of municipal services. B. GOALS AND POLICIES The following is a summary of the City's goals and objectives as they relate to residential development. 1. GOAL: Encourage the development of a quality residential community which retains a semi -rural atmosphere while accommodating growing housing needs. POLICIES: • Guide the type and location of development to achieve an orderly development pattern consistent with the semi -rural character of the community. • Continue the low- density residential development pattern through the use of open space areas and the designation of buffer areas between non - compatible land • uses. • Encourage a mix in housing opportunities in terms of costs and size while encouraging a high degree of architectural and site planning integrity. • Provide for, in appropriate circumstances, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) approach which, through the use of varying site design standards, allows for creative residential development balancing the desires of the city and development community. • Encourage "cluster developments" in residential areas particularly in the A -1 and R la zoning districts. • Develop a policy where townhomes are an appropriate land use. • Residential Housing standards should be reviewed regularly to ensure neighborhoods maintain integrity and avoid deteriorating market value. 2. GOAL: Ensure that residential developments provide adequate facilities to maintain an efficient level of service. POLICIES: • Adhere to an assessment policy for the extension of water and sewer lines to accommodate new development. The policy shall provide for equitable assessment of the improvement costs while protecting the City's taxpayers and financial • commitment. K9 • Upgrade as necessary, local streets to a design standard that is consistent with • surrounding conditions or city standard. • Restrict development of private roads that may present a future burden on the City to upgrade. • Require that all developers provide roads and utilities to city specifications before the City assumes ownership and maintenance responsibilities. • Require developers of new residential areas to either dedicate a park or playground site, or make a payment in lieu of dedication to the City's park improvement fund. • Provide storm sewers to those areas no longer adequately drained by natural systems. 3. GOAL Develop, preserve and protect environmental resources such as wetlands, forests, water bodies and their shorelines, within the City with respect to open space, recreational uses, water and air quality and natural ecosystems. POLICIES: • Restrict insensitive development of shoreland, wetlands and drainage ways by requiring larger lot sizes and open space. • Restrict inappropriate alteration of significant natural contours and soils. • • Preserve natural systems through acquisition, dedication or easements. • Require that development plans demonstrate a compatibility with natural features and systems. • Establish tree preservation and protection standards to maintain the integrity of the City's natural vegetation. 4. GOAL: Preserve, maintain and /or strengthen the physical and visual qualities unique to the community. POLICIES: • Preserve through purchase, easement, dedication or other instrument, public access to wetlands, lakeshore or other natural preservation areas. • Work with developers to preserve existing natural open space areas. • Require that developers provide buffer areas between differing, non- compatible land uses. 5. GOAL: Provide an appropriate, reasonable, and enforceable system of development • controls and implementation programs for the guidance of future land use in the City. 3 I • POLICIES: • Update zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations to ensure appropriate development of residential land throughout the City. • Continue to adopt policies to assist in managing development and associated issues. • Maintain a rural density within the undeveloped areas of the urban service district to allow for efficient extension of municipal services. GOAL: Encourage and promote a balanced mix of housing opportunities throughout the City's urban service area. POLICIES: • Evaluate housing stock on a regular basis to assess the housing conditions and needs of the community. • Ensure that persons or groups of persons of similar income levels have a wide range of housing choices available to them, regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status without regard to public assistance, or familial status. . Provide a Fair Housing Statement to all developers who request approvals from City Hall. C. CURRENT STATUS The City's existing land use map displays four residential classifications including agricultural, low density residential, medium density residential, and high density residential. A summary of land use for the respective categories is as follows: Residential Zoning Minimum Lot Size Land Use Designation Designation Sewered Unsewered Agricultural A -1 Agricultural Conservation N/A 10 Acres Low Density R -1 A Single Family N/A 2 1/2 Acres R -1 B Single Family 12,000 sq. ft. 1 Acre R -i C Single Family 10,000 sq. ft. R -1 D Single Family 14,000 sq. ft. R -1 E Single Family 20,000 sq. ft. Medium Density R -2A Townhouse 6,000 sq. ft. R -213 Townhouse 5,500 sq. ft. High Density R -3 Multi- Family 4,500 sq. ft. • R -4 Townhouse 2,500 -4,000 sq. ft, 3L Figure 4 -A illustrates the City's current housing characteristics. In total, there are 4,754 residential • units as of 1994. This number includes all single family, two family, mobile housing units and multi- family. One of the housing characteristics that stands out is 22% of the city's total housing stock is multi- family (3 units or more). Figure 4 -B is a list of existing multi - family projects throughout the city. A majority of the multi - family dwellings are located along School Street between Proctor and Jackson Avenues. In comparison to other communities, this number is relatively high. However, the vacancy rate in 1994 was only 2% (Figure 4 -C) which indicates a strong demand for this housing opportunity as well as a healthy market. Another important element of the City's housing inventory is the availability of housing opportunities which are subsidized by the agencies outside the City. According to a 1993 report from the St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 216 units (5.1% of the total housing units) qualify for a subsidized program. D. FUTURE PLAN The following plan for future residential development does not significantly alter the developing pattern of the City. Rather, it is intended to guide growth in a way which provides City officials effective policies with which to assess and work for the level of services and quality living environments the residents of Elk River expect and deserve. Figure 4 -D illustrates three zones in which the different growth guidelines have been mapped. Zone 1 is located within the urban service district and provides for urban development with lot sizes between approximately one -fourth (1 14) and one -third (1 /3) acre. All future residential . development within the boundaries of the urban service district will require immediate hookup to the water and sewer systems. In order to subdivide minimum lot sizes large enough will be required to allow the extension of water and sewer. The one exception is that area between the Elk River, County Road 35, Meadowvale Road and the western boundary of the City which will require overlay plats for future development. Residential development within the urban service area will consist of an appropriate mixture of housing opportunities. Through the application of zoning and development guidelines, varying density of housing is planned to create a compatible residential environment. The Steering Committee has recommended an increase in density when clustering of units is utilized. The density may be increased to a maximum of 8 lots on 40 acres with a minimum lot size of one acre, with the following conditions: 1) That fifty percent (50 %) of the land is forever utilized as open space through the use of a land trust, conservation district, or other mechanism. 2) Unusable land shall be discounted when determining the density of the undevelopable portion of the land. Another housing opportunity that may need to be provided for is within the downtown. The downtown commercial zone should be an area where creative housing opportunities are offered. This residential influence will diversify the land uses in the downtown and add to its vitality. Although much of the housing within the urban service area is new the city will have to develop • programs to maintain the integrity of its existing housing stock. This is particularly important for 33 • the multi - family and other rental units in the community. The deterioration of these units can have serious effects on surrounding neighbors, public health and public safety concerns. A rental inspection program of multi - family units would address the concerns previously mentioned. Residential development in Zone 2, will be guided to a minimum density of one housing unit per two and a half acres. This area is currently not planned to be served with municipal services. However, the City may amend its Comprehensive Plan in the future to have municipal water and sewer extended to serve portions or all of this area. If these services and their related costs are extended through the area many landowners may want to further subdivide their land. Therefore, the City should encourage overlay plats illustrating future development potential. Zone 2 can be considered the transition zone between the urban service area and the agricultural zone. This zone offers the semi -rural flavor with lot sizes varying from 2Yz acres up to 80 acres or more. To preserve this semi -rural character, cluster development will be encouraged. It has been recommended by the Steering Committee that cluster development in the R 1 a include a minimum lot size of one acre and require fifty percent (50 %) of developable land be forever preserved using conservation easement, land trust or other mechanism. Zone 3, the northern third of the City, is to be regulated so as to provide for large lot, rural housing and agricultural land uses. Single family lots can be subdivided from larger parcels to a development density of one unit per ten acres. Maintaining the larger lot size will protect agricultural lands from development pressure and preserve the rural character of Elk River. Cluster development will also be encouraged within this residential area. In preparing this Comprehensive Plan, the Steering Committee discussed adjusting residential lot sizes to • complement natural surroundings and provide diversity in lot size within developments. The Committee recommended that the City Council consider the following: ,7 • Increasing the minimum lot size in certain areas of Rlc (Single Family Residential) zoning districts to 14,000 square feet, with a minimum lot frontage of 90 feet, in order to protect environmental concerns such as steep slopes, preservation of trees and wetlands. • Increasing the minimum lot size in R 1 c (Single Family Residential) zoning districts to 11,000 square feet with a 13,000 square foot average lot size. • Changing the zoning designation of properties currently zoned R 1 b to R 1 c, and to change certain R 1 c zoned properties to R 1 d. • The Planning Commission consider changing the rear setback requirement in all residential zoning districts from the existing ten (10) foot requirement to thirty -five (35) feet. E. NECESSARY ACTIONS Adopt a new land use plan which reflects the elements of this document. 2. Modify zoning ordinance and map to reflect changes in residential classifications. 3. Adopt utilities plan and expansion of utilities in an orderly manner throughout Zone 1. 3� 4. Develop programs to protect the integrity of existing housing stock including multi - family is and other rental units. 5. Establish a new zoning district and ordinance for townhome development. Amend pertinent sections of the ordinance to address how residential property can be utilized prior to having city water and sewer made available. City further investigate a "clustering ordinance" which establishes appropriate densities and conditions. • 3S C J 0 C] Figure 4 -A HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS OF ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA JANUARY 1995 ACREAGE OF ELK RIVER Total Acres in the City of Elk River 28,190 Total Acres in the Urban Service District 5,194 HOUSING UNITS IN ELK RIVER Total multi - family units in the City of Elk River as of 1994 1,060 Total twin home units in the City of Elk River as of 1994 86 Total single - family units in the City of Elk River as of 1994 (This figure does not include mobile housing units) 3,559 Total mobile housing units located within mobile parks in the City of Elk River 49 Total residential units in the City of Elk River as of 1994 4,754 PERCENTAGE OF LAND ZONE AS MULTI- FAMILY IN ELK RIVER • of land zoned multi - family within the City of Elk River 0.717. • of land zoned multi- family within the Urban Service District 47. RESIDENTIAL LAND USE CHARACTERISTICS of all residential units which are currently considered multi- family 2 of all residential units which are currently considered single - family 75% of all residential units which are currently considered twin home 2% of all residential units which are currently considered mobile homes 1% SINGLE FAMILY AND TWIN HOME HOUSING UNITS WITH MUNICIPAL SERVICES Homes with municipal water and sewer 1,243 Homes with municipal sewer and private well for water 41 Homes with private septic system and private well for water 2,410 3(0 FIGURE 4 -13 • APARTMENTS IN ELK RIVER UPDATED JANUARY 1995 APARTMENT COMPLEX ADDRESS # OF UNITS DATE PHONE # # OF VAS. Alfords, John 330 Norfolk 4 1968 263 -6191 0 Angel Ridge 280 Evans 53 1992 441 -1213 0 Auburn of Elk River 631 Auburn Place 24 1989 441 -2448 0 Sue Bal Moral 379 Baldwin 24 1979 441 -8925 0 Billmark, Arnie 200 Freeport 4 1985 441 -6835 0 Caswell, Lynn 231 Main Street 4 1979 441 -5600 0 Elk Park Estates 1109 School Street 24 1986 441 -8321 2 1111 School Street 24 1985 785 -9214 1115 School Street 24 1987 Rita Elk Ridge Estates 11755 191st Street 18 1985 441 -4036 0 441 -6299 • Elk Ridge Manor 751 - 769 Freeport 6 1986 497 -3270 0 801 - 815 Freeport 8 1986 825 - 835 Freeport 10 1986 847 Freeport 16 1986 Elk Terrace 385 Holt Avenue 23 1992 465 -6841 0 Buckeye Realty 497 -3270 Evans Meadows 325 Evans Ave. 16 1990 441 -6299 1 335 Evans Ave. 16 1990 345 Evans Ave. 16 1989 355 Evans Ave. 16 1990 365 Evans Ave. 16 1989 375 Evans Ave. 16 1990 385 Evans Ave. 16 1990 Evans Park 300 Evans Ave. 36 1985 441 -1213 0 Foster Development 241 Main 2 1979 241 -0714 0 (4 units total, 2 apts., 2 business office) Garden City 337 Baldwin Ave. 30 1973 0 Gramsted, Harold 1860 Meadowvale Road 8 1978 441 -4345 0 Guardian Angels 350 Evans Ave. 63 1980 441 -1213 0 Knollwood 365 Baldwin Ave. 12 1976 (507) 451 -8524 0 • • TOTALS 1012 TOTAL UNITS VACANCIES: 19 Kornivich Development 1105 Lion's Park Drive 68 1994 (BUILDING NOT COMPLETE) TOTALS (INCLUDING KORNIVICH DEV.) 1080 TOTAL UNITS 92 FIGURE 4 -8 (continued) Krueser, Eugene 420 3rd Street 6 1985 441 -1738 0 433 Irving Ave. 8 1975 APARTMENT COMPLEX ADDRESS # OF UNITS DATE PHONE # # OF VAC Lake Orono Estates 18594 Gary Street 36 1967 441 -8356 3 Lansboro Heights 11798 Highland Road 30 1992 441 -2642 0 Lion's Park 1001 School Street 61 1988 441 -1129 0 Oak Crest 340 3rd Street 18 1987 441 -6299 0 380 3rd Street 18 1988 Park Pointe 1227 School Street 51 1990 241 -0020 4 Ridgewood Manor 11931 191 1/2 Ave. 16 1987 441 -8510 0 11940 191 1/2 Ave. 16 1987 11951 191 1 /2 Ave. 16 1987 11978 191 1/2 Ave. 16 1987 11981 191 1 /2 Ave. 16 1987 River City 814 Proctor Ave. 21 1972 441 -7477 0 Hecter, Alan 1175 School Street 8 1965 1179 School Street 8 1965 Riverside 925 Angel Ave. 24 1965 441 -1213 2 Royal Oaks 800 3rd Street 18 1987 441 -5299 0 441 -5793 Don Singer 805 School Street 12 1970 441 -2334 0 Tara Hills Estates 151 5th Street 54 1986 (218) 233 -3173 4 713 Company 543 5th Street 6 1960 545 -6222 3 7 3rd Street 12 1972 933 -2413 23 3rd Street 12 1972 TOTALS 1012 TOTAL UNITS VACANCIES: 19 Kornivich Development 1105 Lion's Park Drive 68 1994 (BUILDING NOT COMPLETE) TOTALS (INCLUDING KORNIVICH DEV.) 1080 TOTAL UNITS 92 FIGURE 4 -C VACANCY RATES Developing Area 1993 Brooklyn Park 15.4 Osseo 2.3 Maple Grove 2.9 Plymouth 2.6 Coon Rapids 3.4 Anoka /Champlin 2.3 Subtotal 4.8 Fully Developed Area Brooklyn Center 4,5 New Hope 1,3 Crystal 3.8 Robbinsdale 3.9 Fridley /Spring Lake Park 3.0 Subtotal 3.3 Study Area Total 4.1 Metro Area Total 3.7 ELK RIVER *2% * This vacancy rate is a 1994 statistic. Source: Apartment Search /Apartment Profiles, Metro Municipality Update Report, 1993 31 0 • I! tj rj 11 if if if �11 if 114 il 1 tI 1� I! t 11 1! If i i� 111! 1i 111,!, t 1� i I' If IR j ;k it 41 _-.1011112 r I 1 r BNL.— on- Lj I if e I! I I" y -�� i � ' I I I �— ; �� i I a +rl i I I � y, U �—`� Y/. i i >a� r Ir 1 6— 031— \4� J --mE ow_ 77� 4 7 L , ! t.4 P_ n_ Hal— WIN I m IT' --tm I u� L ;j vNn- vJI: Ion— L if it C2 vow— mIx- 7. 7; 7— 71 j- J f k 2ML- E� --jm R FIGURE 4—D FESDEMAL ZONM (STAFF FECOMENDATON) RESIDENTIAL T__ T. MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES NOVBABO =5 REQUIRES SEWER HOOKUP FOR ALL DEVELOPMENT 2. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL A MINIMUM LOT SIZE 2 1/2 ACRES 7/ .3. AGRICULTURAL City of MINIMUM LOT SIZE 10 ACRES Elk ver --- - --- EEL- \N. mo-- IIIIIA umI-'-- 7 % x ® ev+e rvur. ww. sulal� u � � Y\ I I ' � �i 'meow �m e C N2', E, 06: 23: 1 199~ V. COMMERCIAL PLAN A. INTRODUCTION The City is concerned with providing a variety of commercial opportunities for retail and office use and ensuring the vitality of existing commercial centers. This will encourage a broad base of employment and business opportunities which will strengthen the economic self- sufficiency of the community. B. GOALS 1. GOAL: Encourage the development of a quality community which retains a semi -rural atmosphere, while providing necessary commercial development to serve a growing residential population. POLICIES: • Guide the type and location of development to achieve an orderly development pattern consistent with the growth management policies of the community. • When appropriate, provide fora Planned Unit Development (PUD) approach which, through the use of site design standards, allows for a mix of compatible commercial and residential development. • Plan for commercial development in areas that can utilize an appropriately is designed transportation system without infringing upon residential neighborhoods. • Commercial development standards along East Highway ID should be reviewed and upgraded accordingly. 2. GOAL: Maintain and encourage the continuation of a well- designed employment and business opportunity in close proximity to the urban core of the community. POLICIES: • Allow commercial areas to develop where they can be designed to be compatible with surrounding land uses. • Direct future commercial development to those sites which support and strengthen the existing downtown area. • Limit development of strip or scattered site commercial operations along the City's major roadways. • Allow commercial expansion within the urban service area only when services are immediately available. • Evaluate all proposals for commercial development to determine impact on the municipal utility system. 0 3. GOAL: Preserve, maintain and /or strengthen the physical and visual qualities unique to the community. ;2 • POLICIES: • The urban scale of development shall be consistent with surrounding land uses and general character. • Adhere to controls for the size and placement of signage and landscaping for commercial applications within the City limits. • Commercial development should include adequate buffering when adjacent to non- compatible land uses. 4. GOAL: Encourage development opportunities and provide economic vitality to the downtown central business district. POLICIES: • Consider adjusting, where possible, development standards and building codes to encourage new construction as well as remodeling. • Utilize the Mississippi River as an attraction and focal point for the downtown. • Establish design standards and other infrastructure improvements which have a common theme to strengthen the character of the downtown. • • Adopt home occupation standards that carefully balance the opportunities for residents to work from their home while maintaining the integrity of the central business district and other commercial and industrial zones. • Explore residential and housing mix opportunities in the downtown area that would complement the character of the Central Business District. C. CURRENT STATUS 1. Commercial Zones The City has three (3) commercial zoning designations in effect. The designations are as follows: a. Central Commercial (C -1) b. Office District (C -2) C. Highway Commercial (C -3) *d. Business Park (BP) *This district is primarily light industrial district, however, allows limited commercial that is service oriented. A complete inventory of land zoned for commercial development is illustrated in Figure • S =A. gl • 2. Central Business District The downtown or Central Commercial (C -1) district is comprised of approximately 55 acres of land extending in all directions from the intersection of U.S. Highway 10 and Jackson Avenue (Figure 5 -B). This district extends along the Mississippi River and Highway 10 for approximately four blocks. There are also "fingers" that cross the Burlington Northern Railroad to the north. A cursory review of a City map will reveal the reasons which dictated the location of Elk River's Central Business District. The Mississippi River and a bridge crossing, together with the rights -of -way of U.S. Highways 10 and 169 and the Burlington Northern Railroad, all converge upon Elk River's downtown. Although these arteries of travel and commerce have in varying degrees at different times provided the city with economic opportunities for growth, because of their locations they have also physically restricted the options for the central business district's expansion inasmuch as they are formidable obstacles and tend to set the boundaries of the contiguous central business district. Main Street west of U.S. Highway 10 provides access central to the city's central business district and its various businesses, financial institutions, shops and professional offices. It is a wide street capable of accommodating on- street parking while adequately meeting traffic circulation requirements. The major opportunities for central business district expansion are westerly along Main Street into an existing residential district that is experiencing some transitional uses, and the contiguous area between Main Street and U.S. Highway 10. The downtown area has recently begun to go through a transition period adjusting to • the impacts of regional commercial activity along U.S. Highway 169. Change also accompanies growth, and accommodation is necessary if the vitality of a community is to be maintained at a high level. As the economics of the retail, business, and industrial sectors of a society change, so must the facilities, neighborhoods, and cities adjust to these new realities. The economic and functional life of a building is not synonymous with the physical life. Adaptive reuse of structures is determined by their highest and best use regardless of the purposes for which they were originally constructed. A city government's role in a free market society is to facilitate, coordinate, and manage growth and change so that the community as a whole derives the maximum benefit and no person, business, group, neighborhood, or sector of the community unfairly subsidizes or is infringed upon in the process. The central business district transition process will be ongoing, gradual, and orderly. Several former residences have been converted to real estate and professional office types of uses. It is felt this can be in the best interests of the community, and through the use of appropriate zoning and incentive programs, can be further accommodated without excessively detracting from adjacent residential properties. 3. Office District The office district is basically set up to accommodate governmental, business and professional offices, and other financial related businesses. The two identifiable office corridors extend east along Main Street and north along Jackson out of the downtown area (Figure 5C). The Main Street corridor between U.S. Highway 10 and U.S. Highway 169 has recently had development activity which included removing single family homes and constructing new low profile office space. This corridor has a considerable amount • of potential to become a high quality office corridor, both visually and in terms of its qt location. East Main Street also provides the link between downtown and the U.S. • Highway 169 commercial corridor. The Jackson Avenue corridor extending north from the downtown area has a few office buildings on the south end, however, it is primarily undeveloped at this time. This corridor once again has the potential to link the downtown to regional commercial activity between U.S. Highway 169 and Jackson Avenue. 4. Highway Commercial The highway commercial zoning district is considered the most intensive commercial district. This zoning district is primarily found along the U.S. Highway 10 and U.S. Highway 169 corridors (Figure 5 -D). The purpose of this zoning district is to provide high impact commercial uses that typically require access onto the highway system and may provide commercial opportunities for a broader area than the City of Elk River. Recently, the U.S. Highway 169 corridor has received a lot of attention by large commercial developments. This highway commercial development has the greatest impact on the rural fabric of the community. The intersections of U.S. Highway 169 and Main Street, School Street and 193rd Avenue all provide optimum opportunity for commercial. As considerations for extending water and sewer east along U.S. Highway 10 materialize, additional opportunities will,o6se along this corridor. However, until water and sewer is made available, the eastern corridor of U.S. Highway 10 will be susceptible to development of less intense land uses that do not require City services. • 5. Business Park The business park is a new zoning district that allows primarily industrial uses along with supporting commercial opportunities. This district is currently located along west U.S. Highway 10 in the vicinity of the Sherburne County Government Center. Commercial activity as set forth in the Business Park Zoning District is being developed at the intersection of Joplin and U.S. Highway 10. D. FUTURE PLAN Central Business District The Central Business District expansion includes peripheral expansion of the core area westward and infill of commercial activity between Gates Avenue and U.S. Highway 169. Specialized retail activity should be directed to the "downtown" area in the vicinity of Jackson Avenue and Main Street. Professional office and service facilities should be encouraged to provide redevelopment and infill along each of the corridors extending outward from Jackson and Main. The Steering Committee has also discussed issues facing the downtown and offered the following to shape its future: 40 • The Planning Commission and City Council should emphasize and encourage an early 1900's architectural theme for building exteriors of new, existing and renovated buildings downtown. • A master plan for the downtown should be undertaken and should include the opportunity for compatible residential uses with the principal use of office /retail. • The City Council address parking issues in the C -1 zoning district and give consideration to the era in which some of the buildings were constructed, and, should recognize that it may not be economically feasible for potential new businesses in those buildings to provide the same required number of off street parking spaces as required for new construction. Issues facing the downtown have been discussed by many groups. The Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce CBD Task Force has formulated an action plan to ensure that the vitality of the Elk River Central Business District is maintained. The task force plan was adopted by the Steering Committee and is attached as Appendix II. The City has begun to explore redevelopment options for property along the Mississippi River. This natural resource will need further attention as a key component in formulating a direction for the downtown. 2. Office District The Main Street corridor between U.S. Highways 10 and 169 should continue to redevelop • into office, medical and financial uses. Emphasis on locating parking areas to the rear and placing buildings close to Main Street will enhance the visual streetscape and pedestrian scale of this corridor. The office district extending north along Jackson should continue to the School Street intersection. Since this corridor will have residential on the east side, the type of office /retail use developed on the west side of Jackson will have to respect its residential neighbor. In order for these two office corridors to be successful the City will have to partner with the private sector to facilitate the redevelopment efforts. Furthermore, office development should be "limited" along the U.S. Highways 169 and 10 corridor and should be encouraged along the Main Street and Jackson Avenue corridor. 3. Highway Commercial Highway Commercial has the greatest impact on Elk River because of its size, associated traffic and impact on surrounding land uses. Therefore, future commercial development will have to be reviewed in terms of its appropriate location, design, visual impact to the highway corridor and compatibility with the community. The Steering Committee has recommended limiting highway commercial development along Highway 169 from extending further north than the 194th alignment on the west side of Highway 169 and 197th avenue on the east side of Highway 169. This "line in the sand" is the point where highway commercial will begin to transition into more ecompatible land uses with the existing natural characteristics and residential homes. With the availability of water and sewer, new commercial development U.S. Highway 169 between U.S. Highway 10 and 194th Avenue will continue to blossom into Elk River's commercial retail corridor. The planning and development of this corridor will need to be carefully reviewed to prevent the appearance of "strip commercial" ; rather, strive to maintain a high level of aesthetic quality both visually and structurally. The southeast corner of U.S. Highway 169 and Main Street has been an area discussed for future commercial. The amount of land and loeational qualities ranks this area as having strong potential for commercial development. Directly across U.S. Highway 169 toward the west, commercial development of a lesser intensity would compliment the surrounding land uses. U.S. Highway 10 has two distinct corridors, the east and west. The east corridor currently does not have municipal water and sewer available. However, the Comprehensive Plan calls for municipal utilities to be extended sometime in the future. The extension of utilities will be determined based on market demands and financial ability to serve this area. In the interim, the key for east U.S. Highway 10 will be to limit commercial growth today allowing future extension of utilities to occur in a cost effective manner. Also, without city services, land values will be slightly less; therefore, attractive to less intense uses such as open sales lots, mini storage facilities, etc. When City water and sewer is eventually extended down this corridor, redevelopment of less intense land uses will most likely occur. Conversely, west U.S. Highway 10 was included in the urban service area when the 1988 Growth Management Plan was adopted. Utilities are incrementally being extended to serve the western area. The commercial activity along this western corridor is planned to • occur primarily at intersections of local streets with U.S. Highway 10. For example, Proctor Avenue, Joplin and either Waco or the Zebulon alignment are planned to be signalized intersections where commercial activity could be developed with good accessibility and minimizing impact on surrounding land uses. Commercial activity along west U.S. Highway 10 will be best characterized as neighborhood or community oriented. In other words, the larger scale commercial developments found along U.S. Highway 169 are not intended to occur along west U.S. Highway 10. The commercial uses are designed to benefit surrounding residential areas, the business park and office development and convenient service demands of external traffic. 4. Business Park The commercial element of the business park should be limited in area and provide support services to surrounding businesses. Commercial should be located at controlled intersections and on the edge or at the entrance to business park developments. Neighborhood /Community Commercial The City is currently lacking a "transitional" commercial district that typically occurs in areas to serve an immediate neighborhood or a sub -area of the community. This type of commercial activity could be more compatible than highway commercial with surrounding land uses. Establishment of a community commercial district should be considered to diversify commercial opportunities within the community. Once again, the • S • • location of this type of commercial should be located at intersections of collector streets minimizing conflicts with surrounding land uses. E. NECESSARY ACTIONS Establish new community commercial zoning district. 2. Continue to review home occupation ordinance for compliance with commercial goals and policies. 3. Designate appropriate commercial areas on Land Use and Zoning Maps. 4. Review development standards to ensure quality development, particularly along the East Highway 10 corridor. 5. Examine commercial redevelopment opportunities. 6. Prepare a Central Business District Focus Area Study and Master Plan. I(*' FIGURE 5 -A INVENTORY OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY (AS OF 1994) + TOTAL ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL 873 ACRES 0 C1/ Central Commercial - 55 Acres 0 C2/ Office District - 56 Acres 0 C3/ Highway Commercial - 622 Acres 0 Planned Unit Development Restricted - (Business Park) - 140 Acres TOTAL ACRES DEVELOPED 469 ACRES TOTAL ACRES VACANT 404 ACRES 0 Restrictive Areas for Development - 27 Acres TOTAL 27 ACRES TOTAL NET ACRES AVAILABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT:.,.. 377 ACRES 0 Developed - 227 Acres 0 Vacant- 148 Acres 0 Restricted - 10 Acres 0 NET AVAILABLE ACRES - 138 ACRES TOTAL ACRES OUTSIDE CURRENT URBAN SERVICE AREA 499 ACRES 0 Developed - 242 Acres 0 Vacant- 257 Acres 0 Restricted - 17 Acres 0 NET AVAILABLE ACRES - 240 ACRES 47 C7 • is �s n r.e t.TJ O l OO �•w f•iii' isi•i• °•i °i . ii °iii•iw•i °i• ♦ ♦ ♦f effeff ioffeffoos♦ iii °�•siiii °f° ..lels•. °sf•.•o•�•f•�•.e i 11 • it or i as as oa as ao IIa as as (rJ m z m m i I I i - OLT AVENUE GATES AVENUE o r r --i (fl m m IRVING AVENUE 8 cm m N c 0 - "1 .000 �OO > co 0 c m > 0 0 CO jg Z 0 m � i e•i � ►oee�•� � H•e1 • ♦fi � ii «i \ ►•eef••i � �.� T\ I r VENUE s rn cn cn I R VI G U' CIO ry L r i = N NUE ( ME AT S i - A E N � o m 0- -3 v NII I,-i Cf) al ED 4 0 rn ° I M VS ; is, f 0 rll?~ VI. Industrial Plan A. INTRODUCTION The City is concerned with providing an appropriate industrial base to supply jobs for its residents and to ensure a strong tax base. There is a need for lands designated for industrial use to ensure ample opportunity for a wide variety of industrial applications. B. GOALS AND POLICIES The following is a summary of the City's goals and objectives as they relate to industrial development. 1. GOAL: Maintain and encourage the continuation of well- designed employment and business opportunities in close proximity to the community. POLICIES: • Encourage the clustering of industrial uses to avoid the appearance of "strip" or scattered industrial operations along the City's major roadways. • Encourage industrial expansion in close proximity to existing services. • Evaluate all proposals for industrial development to minimize impact on municipal and natural systems. • Industrial development should be located next to adequate transportation system and the transportation system should complement industrial development. 2. GOAL: Preserve, maintain and /or strengthen the physical and visual qualities unique to the community. POLICIES: Establish controls for the size and placement of signage, screening, noise and other visual concerns for industrial operations within the City limits. • Require that developers provide for a buffer area between differing, non - compatible land use, whenever possible making use of the natural land characteristics. Encourage well designed buildings that are visually consistent with the surrounding area. C. CURRENT STATUS 1. Industrial Zones The City has three industrial zoning designations in effect. The designations are as follows: • n AS* a. Light Industrial (Ll ) b. Medium Industrial (1-2) C. Business Park (BP) A complete inventory of land zoned for industrial development is illustrated in Figure 6 -A. D. LONG RANGE PLAN There are four focal points to the Industrial Plan. These include: 1. Infill of the existing industrial areas served by sewer and water, 2. Preserve land for development of a business park along west U.S. Highway 10 between Joplin and Waco Streets, 3. Consider light and medium industrial development opportunities in the southeast sector, 4. Utilize the gravel mining area for future industrial opportunities. a. Industrial Areas served by Sewer and Water The industrial areas served by sewer and water (Figure 6 -B) are primarily designated for light industrial and business park use. Rail access is available to the Elk River Industrial and the McChesney Parks via Burlington Northern Railroad while truck access is available via County Road No. 1 and Meadowvale Road, respectively. The first phase of the business park is accessed by U.S. Highway 10 and Joplin Street. This business park area was started in 1995 and will provide a wide variety of opportunity in the coming years. b. Highway 10 Business Park The plan identifies a business park along the south side of Highway 10 between Joplin Street and Waco Street (Figure 6 -C). The business park zoning standards allow for a mix of commercial and light industrial uses. Access will be provided via a frontage road connecting Joplin and Waco Streets. The general land use configuration should consist of commercial nodes at the Joplin /frontage rood and Waco /frontage road intersections. The land area between these intersections will be the light industrial and office component of the business park. An additional area that may be considered for business park development is the county fairgrounds site which lies immediately southeast of the Joplin frontage road intersection. C. Southeast Sector There are currently several large parcels of land in the southeast area zoned for light and medium industrial. The Comprehensive Plan endorses a continuation of this zoning designation and preserving these future industrial opportunities. Although water and sewer is not available at this time; it is envisioned this area may provide future opportunities for industrial and commercial. However, there is the chance sewer and water may never be extended far enough to serve the extreme southeast corner. In addition to the areas currently zoned for industrial the plan Steering Committee has recommended some potential sites that should be rezoned for light industrial (see Figure 6 -D). One of these areas is along the south side of U.S. Highway 10 between 167th and • • the Oliver Kelley Farm. It has been recommended this area be considered for business park development. d. Gravel Mining Area North of the existing urban service area is where a considerable amount of gravel mining is occurring. Although this mining is scheduled to continue for 25 to 75 years, the future use of the property could be industrial e. County Road 13 1County Road 12 An area identified by the Steering Committee for potential business park zoning is an area of land containing approximately 150 acres at the intersection of County Road 13 and County Road 12 (Figure 6 -E). This area is within the urban service boundary and is relatively close to existing utilities. However, there may be some issues associated with transportation and land use compatibility. E. NECESSARY ACTION 1. Designation of industrial areas on the City's Land Use Map. 2. Designation of industrial areas on the City's Zoning Map. 3. Review development standards to ensure maintaining a quality industrial sector. SO r Figure 6 -A INVENTORY OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY ♦ TOTAL ACRES DEVELOPED 779 ACRES • 0 Developed - 423 Acres 0 Vacant - 213 Acres 0 Restricted - 117 Acres 0 NET AVAILABLE ACRES - 96 ACRES ERVICE AF ............................. . 0 Developed - 0 Vacant - 0 Restricted - 0 Gravel Mining Area (Not in Property Owned by Cargill 0 NET AVAILABLE ACRES - 296 Acres 600 Acres 30 Acres Prod) 140 Acres 233 Acres 197 ACRES S/ • 0 Figure 6 -b INDUSTRIAL AREAS SERVED WITH CITY WATER AND SEWER • P-j soz 11 c,x s.Ki J 1V MW count rAv t s�+'>iaua EYJS71NG - BUSINESS PARK p� �} .+oust i; ep [D. rr W, A VCVL,L SUB h.J It )Lr 0 1 000 Irk = -20 BUSINESS PARK O M L City of S�,� N E>' IMS Elk fiver ``+./'/ ( ( ! �' ► ! I j \N, ,.-- 5-4 IAM I t 1 � JIl ,{ar LIGHT. BUSINESS DUSTRIA PARICI ISM ` ! y !• i xs, 15TH 8 11710 ,\` v MA = -PI �!;SG'LTIR� �IfCA'.�Ps POTENTIAL INDUSTRIAL AREAS (EAST HIGHWAY 10) 20000 City of Elk fiver OR ° � 1I / / AwN BUSINESS ARK 1 i � �si�l li • 1 = , ,,`, , 777 i1S i POTENTIAL INDUSTRIAL AREAS CO. RD. 12 A � ��- �-" 13 HILLSIDE C17 y PARK rVN 1rwl 0 10001.1/ City of I IP rol KLJ.-O-VIS FOOME 4p. VII. PARKS AND OPEN SPACES A. INTRODUCTION The anticipated growth of the City during the next 20 years will dictate a need for additional park and recreation and open space areas. The City recognizes this need and also recognizes many existing opportunities to create an appropriate park and recreation system. A key component of this system is a trail system that will connect commercial areas, public facilities and residential neighborhoods. Large parcels of undeveloped land exist in areas surrounding the urbanized core. The intent of the Master Park Plan (on addendum to the City's Comprehensive Plan) is to identify land which should be preserved for recreational and open space purposes as development takes place within the city. B. GOALS AND POLICIES The following is a summary of the city's goals and objectives as they relate to parks and recreation. GOAL: Encourage the development of quality residential community which retains a semi -rural atmosphere. POLICIES: . Continue the low- density residential development pattern through the use of open space areas and the designation of buffer areas between non - compatible land uses. CSI • Enhance the community's quality of life by utilizing active open space, comprehensive trail system, and natural open space. 2. GOAL: Provide and maintain adequate and efficient levels of public services within the community. POLICIES: • Create and maintain a trail system that allows for safe pedestrian movements throughout the city and provides access to parks and other open spaces with active and passive recreational opportunities for residents of all ages. • Maintain and improve the City's existing public recreation facilities. • Require developers of new residential areas to either dedicate public open space or make a payment in lieu of dedication to the City's park improvement fund. • Provide adequate number of recreational fields for youth and adult programming. 3. GOAL: Develop, preserve and protect environmental resources, such as forest wetlands, water bodies and their shorelines, within the area with respect to open space, recreational uses, water and air quality, and natural ecosystems. S(V POLICIES: • Encourage the preservation of shorelands, wetlands, and drainage ways. • Encourage the preservation of natural contours and soils, and preservation of natural vegetation. • Preserve natural systems through acquisition, dedication, or easements. • Require that development plans demonstrate a compatibility with natural features and systems. 4. GOAL. Preserve, maintain, and /or strengthen the cultural, social, historical, physical and visual qualities unique to the community. POLICIES: • Reserve through purchase, easement, or dedication, public access to wetlands, waterways, Lakeshore, or other natural preservation areas. • Work with other public and private agencies to identify, preserve, and protect, sites of historical, architectural, and cultural significance. • Work with developers to preserve existing natural open space areas. • • Require that developers provide for buffer area between differing, non - compatible • land use, whenever possible making use of the natural land characteristics. C. CURRENT STATUS The city is endowed with significant recreational assets in the form of rivers and lakes. The Mississippi River has long stretches of undeveloped land along its shores. This land is conducive to development into park land and trails for active and passive recreational use. Also, the Elk River and Lake Orono provide opportunities for active and passive water related recreation. Following is a summary of parks and associated facilities located within the city (Figure 7 -A). D. FUTURE PLAN It is the City's desire to provide a variety of passive and active recreational activities and opportunities for its citizens. Therefore, the City desires to improve the existing parks and develop new parks consistent with future overall growth patterns. Priority items identified by the City include: 1) Development of existing neighborhood parks and area wide parks to effectively serve the recreational needs of the population (see Master Park Plan for classification for criteria of Parks). 2) An integrated trail system for pedestrian and bicycles which effectively ties together existing and proposed parks and other public areas. 3) Acquisition of land for future parks. The long range parks and trails plan (see Master Park Plan) considered natural features, existing development and projected development. Features considered favorable for park land include: forested areas, wetlands, shoreland of lakes, streams and rivers and abandoned railroad beds. Designated locations of parks on the Park Plan are generalized in nature and are subject to review as land develops. Figure 7 -B illustrates existing parks throughout the community. 57 . E. NECESSARY ACTIONS LJ • Adopted a revised Master Park Plan 2. Acquire appropriate lands for future parks. 3. Refine ordinances and policies regarding park development, use and maintenance. 4. Prepare development plans for undeveloped parks. 5. Negotiate agreements with other governmental units necessary to implement the Master Park Plan. Monitor park and recreation participation and establish appropriate programs based on need. 1. BALDWIN PARK- CURRENT STATUS - OPPORTUNITIES- 2. BARRINGTON PARK- CURRENT STATUS - OPPORTUNITIES- 3. COUNTRY_ CROSSINGS FIGURE 7 -A CITY PARKS 1/4 Acres -Open Developed - Playground equipment -no parking Meet some neighborhood park needs. 2/3 Acres- Open Developed playground equipment and basketball court -on street parking. Same as current. • PARK- 7 Acres- Wooded CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Skating, neighborhood park needs, and natural setting for trails and picnic area. 4. DEERFIELD 2ND • PARK- 20 Acres- Mostly wetland. CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Trails- Open Space 5. DEERFIELD 4TH PARK- 2 Acres- Open CURRENT STATUS- Developed- Sliding hill, playground equipment- Limited parking. 6. ELK HILLS PARK- 2/3 Acre CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Neighborhood park needs 7. HILLSIDE PARK- 80 Acres - Mostly wooded CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Possible limited sports facilities. Natural setting for trails and picnic areas- parking can be accommodated. 3 • 8. JACKSON & FIGURE 7 -A (continued) MAIN STREET- 1/2 Acre CURRENT STATUS- Picnic tables and parking OPPORTUNITIES- Restoration of bandshell 9. LIONS PARK- 34 Acres open with pond CURRENT STATUS- Developed- playground equipment, basketball court, sliding hill, and picnic area - limited parking. OPPORTUNITIES 10. MEADOWPARK- CURRENT STATUS - OPPORTUNITIES- 11. MEADOWVALE HEIGHTS PARK- CURRENT STATUS- OPPORTUNITIES- 12. MOLDENHAUER PARK - CURRENT STATUS - OPPORTUNITIES- Trail system 1/4 Acre Undeveloped Neighborhood park needs. 40 Acres- mostly lowland. Approximately 12 acres of wooded high ground. Undeveloped. May meet neighborhood park needs and accommodate athletic facility and parking. 1 Acre - open /grass Grass play area - no parking Could provide some neighborhood park needs. 13. NORTH TERRACE TOT LOT- 1/4 Acres CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped - limited access OPPORTUNITIES- Limited - serves immediate neighbors. 14. OAK KNOLL ATHLETIC FIELDS- 11 Acres (City portion) CURRENT STATUS- Developed baseball /softball and soccer fields - can also be used for football- connected to City trail system - parking available. OPPORTUNITIES- Same uses as current. City may acquire a greater portion of . the facility. 15. OAK KNOLL PARK- 12 Acres - Wooded island. r� Figure 7 -A (Continued) 0 CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped. OPPORTUNITIES- Take advantage of natural setting of the Elk River -could possibly accommodate some neighborhood park needs. 16. ORONO PARK/ BALL FIELD COMPLEX- 45 Acres - Adjacent to Lake Orono. CURRENT STATUS- Developed with picnic areas, sand volleyball courts, hiking trails, fishing pier, boat launch, softball fields, and swimming beach- parking available. OPPORTUNITIES- Possibly more sports facilities (ball fields, tennis courts, and hard courts). Lands adjacent could accommodate a civic center. 17. ORONO PARKWAY PARK- 3 Acres - Open grassy area. CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped. OPPORTUNITIES- Possible neighborhood flower garden and /or tennis courts. 18. RIDGEWOOD EAST PARK- 5 Acres - Wooded • CURRENT STATUS- Developed- playground equipment, basketball court, sliding hill, and picnic area - limited parking. OPPORTUNITIES- Same as current. 20. SHIELY PARK- 50 Acres - Threatened dry subtype oak forest. CURRENT STATUS- In process of acquisition. OPPORTUNITIES- Addition to Woodland Trails Park. 21. WOODLAND TRAILS PARK- 164 Acres - Mostly wooded. CURRENT STATUS- Developed with multi - purpose trails (hiking /cross country . skiing) - parking available- natural area. OPPORTUNITIES- Equestrian trail around perimeter - natural learning center. 22. RAILROAD TRAIL- 73 acres (5.5 miles) of abandoned railroad right -of -way. CURRENT STATUS- Developed as an unimproved trail corridor. OPPORTUNITIES- Multi- purpose recreational corridor. • • NON -CITY FACILITIES A. BABCOCK PARK (STATE) B. COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS C. ELK RIVER COUNTRY CLUB D. HANDKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL E. KELLEY FARM (HISTORIC) F. MEADOWVALE SCHOOL G. PINEWOOD GOLF COURSE H. SCHOOL CAMPUS (VANDENBERGE AND SALK JR. HIGHS, AND ELK R RIVER SENIOR NIGH) • • 4 2w S l emu__ all C7 1112111— --Am - T Am It WI, k r/1 71 i I 1l, 21 --- JIM V k L , \-A F5 L H ;I b"KA --- ME F- __JIM ff�4 _ _ J 0 Ni J, it oo;y --Ink A., My Parke Non -City Faciftes 1. BALOWIN PAW A. BABCOCK STATE WAYSIDE PARK 2. BARRINGTON PARK S. COUNTY FAIRGROUND FIGURE 7-13 3. CITY HALL PAW C. ELK RIVER COUNTRY CLUB I 4. COUNTRY CROSSING PARK D. HANDKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EXISTING PARKS AND KELLY FARM (HISTORIC) 5. DEERFIELD 2ND PARK E. RECREATION SYSTEM F. MEADOWVALE SCHOOL 6. DEERFIELD 4TH PARK N0Vl M5 G. PINEWOOD GOLF COURSE 7. ELK HILLS PARK H SCHOOL CAMPUS (VANDENBERGE AND SAUK JR. HIGHS S. HARRIS ISLAND PARK AND ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH) 9. HILLSIDE PARK City of 10. JACKSON AND MAIN STREET El 11. LIONS PARK k River 12. MEADOW PARK 13- MEADOWVALE HEIGHTS PARK 14. MOLDENNAUER PARK 15- NORTH TERRACE TOT LOT IS. OAK KNOLL ATHLETIC FIELDS k' 17. ORONO PARK 18. RAILROAD TRAIL 19. RIDGEWOOD EAST PARK 20. TOP OF THE WORLD PARK 21. WOODLAND TRALS PARK 44 If ox— ow— wl wa- i I S&L-- A: am_ mm-- mm_ ali Hit— BEL— wn vv� NGL-- vul— unl— ves— • VIII. TRANSPORTATION PLAN A. INTRODUCTION It is assumed that automotive transportation will continue as the predominant mover of people and goods in the future. For this reason, the transportation plan focuses on ground transportation and network of streets and highways. The primary concerns of the City are: 1) to ensure proper east -west and north -south arterial corridors that tie in effectively with the existing transportation infrastructure, and 2) the orderly development of the infrastructure to ensure economic efficiency of construction and maintenance. B. GOALS AND POLICIES The following is a summary of the City's goals and objectives as they relate to transportation: 1. GOAL: Provide and maintain adequate and efficient levels of public services within the community. POLICIES: • Upgrade all primary local streets to hard - surface, all- weather roads. • Require that developers provide roads to City qualifications before the City assumes ownership and maintenance. • Establish a transportation system through jurisdictional cooperation to achieve an efficient long range plan. 2. GOAL: Support a regional transportation system which offers convenient and adequate service within and through the area. POLICIES: • Provide for off - street parking within the commercial area to reduce vehicle congestion. • Implement an intersection and traffic control program through the use of signage and signals. • Encourage a high level of efficiency, productivity, and quality of service in modes of transportation between Elk River, surrounding communities and the metropolitan areas. • Provide frontage roads to reduce access points along major thoroughfares. • Provide collectors and local streets as appropriate to provide links to the existing • system. G3 • Recognize the needs of the central business district by offering flexible parking and • other traffic design standards. 3. GOAL- Explore the possible need and alignment for an east -west corridor. POUCtES: Establish a joint committee with representation from the City of Elk River, Sherburne County, Big Lake Township, Anoka County, Wright County, City of Otsego and Mn /DOT and citizen representation and Park and Recreation Commission involvement in exploring the need for an east -west route. In selecting any potential corridor, the following criteria has been suggested by the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee: a. Be sensitive to existing residential developments, environmental areas, wetlands, existing public parks, and open space. b. A route should assist in alleviating anticipated traffic problems from roads that are identified as being deficient in the transportation system. C. Existing roadways and right of way shall be used as much as possible to minimize costs for right -of -way acquisition. d. The selected route should fit into the County's transportation plan. C. CURRENT STATUS • Although no interstate freeways pass through the City, there is access to interstate 94 approximately seven miles south via State Highway 101. Portions of U.S. Highway 101 are currently a two lane; however, Highway 101 is scheduled for upgrade to a four lane. U.S. Highways 10 and 169 converge at Elk River and intersect with Highway 101 in a south central location of the City. Highways 10 and 169 serve as major arterials serving the City in an east -west and north -south alignment. (See Figure 8 -A for a description of route classifications.) The existing County Highway system provides access to the Central Business District and other activity centers. County Roads 1, 12, 13, 21, 32, and 33 are considered minor arterials while others are considered collectors. Figure 8 -A displays the existing transportation system. The existing network is often perceived as awkward and insufficient with respect to traffic movement across the City. The primary concern is with the lack of east -west corridors and a lack of strategic north -south corridors. Furthermore, as development continues along Highways 169 and 10, additional traffic will create unacceptable levels; necessitating various road improvements. D. LONG RANGE PLAN The draft Transportation Plan calls for an integrated network of major and minor arterials, collectors and local streets to serve the City. The City recognizes a need for an east -west corridor to better serve projected traffic volumes. Since the major and minor arterials are currently in place, the transportation plan focuses on necessary collector links to tie the existing system together. Other considerations of the transportation plan include local streets, a parking is system, frontage roads, public transportation, and park and ride facilities. M_ • 1. Collector Links The transportation plan considers the addition of collector links (see Figure 8 -B for corresponding letters): A. 221st Avenue between County Road 32 (Meadowvale Road) and County Road 1 (Elk Lake Road B. 221st Avenue between U.S. Highway 169 and County Road 21 (Brook Road) C. 205th Avenue between County Road 33 and County Road 13 (Twin Lakes Road) D. 201st Avenue between County Road 1 (Elk Lake Road) and U.S. Highway 169 E. 193rd Avenue between U.S. Highway 169 and County Road 13 (Tyler Street). F. Zebulon Street between U.S. Highway 10 and County Road 35. G. Frontage road between Zebulon alignment and Joplin St. H. Fillmore Street between 175th Avenue and 165th Avenue I. Connection parallel to the east side of Highway 169 between 197th Avenue and 193rd Avenue. • 2. Local Streets The local street system is deployed within the grid of collectors and arteries. The intent of this plan is to ensure a complete and interconnected street system. All plats will display the location of streets that connect with existing or proposed streets adjacent to the subject property. 3. Parkway System Trails The City desires to provide an interconnected parkway system including a trail system for non - motorized transportation. Portions of the trail system will be incorporated into the existing and proposed corridor system comprised of off - street surfaces. 4. Frontage Roads The plan calls for frontage roads and limited access along U.S. Highways 10 and 169. The purpose of this transportation plan element is to enhance traffic safety along the City's major thoroughfares. 5. Public Transport • Although public transit is not provided by the City or other transit companies, there is a perceived need for such services. The City encourages private transit companies to provide necessary intro- and inter- urban services. Connections are necessary to major local and metropolitan activity centers for shopping, employment, transportation. Specifically, there is a perceived need for services to airports. As the population of the community ages, local transit needs to community facilities and other services will become an issue. 6. Park and Ride Facilities The City recognizes the need for park and ride facilities due to a substantial resident population commuting to a workplace in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The impending population growth will require the development of additional facilities strategically located within the City. E. NECESSARY ACTIONS 1. Designate proposed roadways on the City's transportation plan. 2. Coordinate efforts with Sherburne County and Minnesota Department of Transportation. 3. Establish budget for acquisition and improvement of collector streets. 4. Include corridors in the City's capital improvement program and modify the municipal aid system in accordance with transportation system. 5. Require appropriate land dedications or improvements as surrounding properties are developed. 6. Amend subdivision regulations to require urban street design. 7. Complete Minnesota Department of Transportation corridor study for U.S. Highways 169 and 10. 8. Adopt a long range Transportation Plan consistent with goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. • GG 4 i IBM- 011BL-1 j ---we Y -11 t $—d __ME -- .a,.f...r- _� F WAL L4 —41 Not- 4i Kai— L Z, -T� --.Am P! -J, --2m --jm amL- __am ANIL Ll VI 77 -J k Ar TT— L4 \7 -7 L -4 M1p 7 r VnL- r --7 r 7 7 94— __Am 10-PLk . ..... L-m- mor rt -zi j 77 71, elt Tq. J t t i—j T Mo4or Met" III �11�11� wrw mer" FIGURE 8—A --- ---- T cote tore R eg OADWAY ........ .......... Local Caectors CLASSIFICATION NOVEMSM IM —.4 City of u —j. -7 ---- fte. Elk iver 4 - - SOL- Ile --- JIM! 10— Xam_ • --,Rm . ..... �41 it 5t Aec No,, 15 08:40: 1k; —AM mac J i --T iu all rr i. =Lm4mwAm . . . . . . . . . . Ail fit 0 T- T—T 7— J iUl it 1111m_ ff fit 1wkL- l1la- No + E0 112L- ff nut- 4-a-j am_ L 211P-- FIGURE 8 PROPOSED } - 1 1 '. A COLLECTOR LINKS NOVEMBER IM — — — — — — Proposed Tramportabon Ur" City of Elk aver \x '44--- IRS— W=L— �Jmmw six_ INS— M72 am- im TER F • IX. IMPLEMENTATION A. INTRODUCTION Implementation of the Elk River Comprehensive Plan includes the following elements: the text and maps, with particular emphasis on the 1995 Comprehensive Land Use Plan; official controls under the Minnesota Municipal Planning Act, including ordinances regulating zoning and subdivision of land in the City; a capital improvements program; and an economic development program. Other official controls of the City which contribute in part to implementation of the Comprehensive Plan include the entire Elk River City Code. This document contains the Land Use Plan adopted by the City in August 1988. The other elements, outlined in the appendix section although separate from this document, constitute essential implementation tools for effective growth management. The City will examine its official controls and other implementation devices to determine whether amendments or refinements to the official controls are appropriate. B. TOOLS 1. LAND USE PLAN The land use plan is an official component of the Comprehensive Plan and is intended to have legal effect according to the Minnesota Municipal Planning Act. Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan constitutes adoption of the Land Use Plan. It serves as a policy guide to the physical development of the City. The Land Use Plan encompasses all geographic parts of the city and the functional elements of future development. The • functional elements of the Land Use Plan are its land use designations including: residential, commercial, industrial, parks and open spaces. Land Use Classification (1) Public (P). This land use is intended to identify public facilities (2) Open Space (OS). Areas designated for open space include parks and open space. (3) Flood Plain (FP). This area is defined as the 100 year flood plain. Land within the 100 year flood way should be used only for agricultural purposes or wildlife preserves. Residential, commercial, and industrial development should not occur in these areas. (4) Agriculture (A). Agriculture land use allows agricultural and horticultural uses and single family residential use with minimum lot size of 10 acres, or a 10 acre per unit density achieved by way of planned unit development. (5) Low Density Residential (LR). Low density residential land use allows single family residential use with a minimum lot size of two and one -half (2 1/2) acres of which one (1) contiguous acre must be buildable. Low density residential districts are not intended for extension of municipal water and sewer. All residential development within this district must conform to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Individual Sewage Treatment Standards(6 MCAR, Sec. 4.8040 et seq.) • together with its appendices for on site sewage disposal. For simplicity, these 47 Standards are referred to in the remainder of the Growth Management Plan as . WPC -40 regulations. (6) Medium Density Residential (MR). Medium density residential land use guides single family residential use with a minimum lot size of approximately one -third (1 /3) acre. All medium density residential land lies within the urban service district. All development within these areas requires connection to municipal sewer and water, except that certain areas may be developed on one acre minimum lots without connection to municipal sewer and water provided that the owner must provide an overlay plat showing how the lots may be further subdivided in the future when sewer and water is available. The medium density residential area will also accommodate multi - family structures including duplexes and townhomes within prescribed zoning districts. (7) High Density Residential (HR). The high density residential land use guides multi- family development including apartment buildings. All high density residential land lies within the urban service district. All development within these areas requires hook -up to municipal water and sewer. The maximum number of dwelling units per acre is twenty -two (22). (8) Central Business District (CB). The Central Business Districts guides professional and business offices, financial institutions, retail shops and stores, taverns, hotels and restaurants. It is an area of high visibility and transition. Renovation and redevelopment within the Central Business District will need to be encouraged by the City. (9) Community Commercial (CC). The Community Commercial District is designed • to provide for commercial opportunities to serve a smaller trade area than regional commercial. Uses will typically be both service oriented and convenience shopping. The Community Commercial land use is the appropriate designation to implement the commercial element in Business Park zoning. (10) Highway Business (HB). The Highway Business District is an automobile oriented service district consistent with C3 zoning. All development of highway business within the urban service district is required to hook up with municipal water and sewer. (11) Light Industry (LI). Light industry land use allows offices, enclosed storage and warehousing, research laboratories and light manufacturing. Light industrial development within the urban service district is required to hook up to municipal water and sewer. Light industrial is the appropriate land use to implement the Business Park zoning. (12) Medium industry (MI). Medium industry land use guides for contracting yards, grain and feed elevators, lumber yards, concrete products processing, processing of natural resources, and truck terminals. Medium industrial development within the urban service district is required to hook up to municipal water and sewer. :7 • 2. ZONING ORDINANCE The Land Use Plan and the zoning ordinance both deal with the various uses of land. However, land use plan and map indicates only broad categories for general areas of the City while the zoning map and ordinance delineates exact boundaries and specific uses for districts. Furthermore, the zoning ordinance specifies the detailed regulations including preformance standards within the various districts. The zoning ordinance serves as a primary tool for the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the zoning ordinance as defined by Section 900.02 of the City Code is: "To protect and promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare by lessening congestion in the public rights -of -way; securing safety from fire, panic and other dangers; providing adequate light and air; facilitating the adequate provision of water, sewage and other public services and facilities, conserving the values of properties and encouraging the appropriate use of land; promoting well- managed and staged development of residential, commercial, industrial, recreation and public areas; conserving and managing the use of natural resources and agricultural lands." The purpose of the zoning ordinance also includes the purposes set forth in the Minnesota Municipal Planning Act. Zoning Classification 1) A -1 Agricultural Conservation District. The Agricultural Conservation District is established for the purpose of preserving, promoting, maintaining, and • enhancing the use of land for commercial agricultural purposes, to prevent scattered and leap -frog non -farm growth, to protect expenditures for such public services as roads and rood maintenance, and police and fire protection. C] 2) R -1 a Single Family Residential. The Rural Residential District is intended to allow for a "rural life - style" by permitting low- density residential development in areas that are marginal or not feasible for agriculture. The R -1 a district is intended to be primarily a residential district, but which may also accommodate agriculture related and accessory uses. This is the general area of Elk River which is not primarily suited to farming due to soil conditions, slope, tree cover, and other physical features better suited for non -farm housing and related accessory uses. 3) R -1 b Single Family - Low Density Residential. This district is intended to provide land for attractive and diverse low- density, single- family residential development; primarily contain detached, low- density, single- family residential developments and low - density planned unit development. 4) R -1c Single Family - Sewered. This district is intended to provide single - family residents in areas with full municipal public sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and municipal water in areas that are a continuation of existing residential development patterns and the infilling of existing lots in established areas. 5) R -1d Single Family Residential - Sewered. This district is intended to provide single - family residential districts with larger lots and higher quality housing types in areas with full municipal public sewer, storm sewer, and municipal water. 41? 6) R -le Single Family Residential - Sewered. This district is intended to provide • single - family residential districts in areas with full municipal public sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and municipal water in areas that possess significant natural features including vegetation, wetlands, and topographic features. This district is intended to encourage the design of subdivisions that protect natural features while providing high quality housing sites. 7) R -2a Townhouse. This district is intended to create "townhouse" low density housing areas as a transition between single family housing and higher density residential. 8) R -2b Townhouses and Multiple Family Residential District. This district is intended (1) to create low density multiple areas with a broad range of housing types; (2) to preserve and enhance transitional residential areas between lower and higher densities in areas served by public utilities; and (3) to enhance transitional areas between low density housing and other nonresidential land uses. The district must be served by public sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and municipal water. 9) R -3 Townhouses and Multiple Residential District. This district is intended to provide a residential area which allows a broad range of housing types (townhouses, apartments, etc.) of medium density multi - family units in areas served by public sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and municipal water. 1 Q) R -4 General Multiple Family Residential District. This district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas for multifamily use of higher densities for both permanent and transient families, in areas served by public sanitary sewer, storm • sewer, and municipal water, with good accessibility to thoroughfares, public community centers, libraries, shopping centers and employment centers, and where such development fits the Comprehensive Plan. 11) C -1 Central Business District. The Central Business District (CBD) is appropriate for retail, service, and commercial uses to serve the shopping and service needs of the residents and surrounding community as distinguished from highway service uses. The CBD is intended to encourage uses and designs that are consistent with the historic character of the CBD. Emphasis should be placed on pedestrian access and design standards with flexibility to preserve the historic character of the CBD. Uses should be designed to eliminate any nuisance or incompatibility with surrounding Uses. 12) C -2 Office District. The C -2 Office District is intended to buffer residential districts from arterial streets or from commercial districts and to provide a district which is compatible with and may be reasonably adjoin residential districts. The Office District provides for the location and development of offices and other service and light commercial uses which are subject to more restrictive controls. 13) C -3 Highway Commercial District. The purpose of the C -3 Highway Commercial District is to recognize the need for commercial establishments on or serving with immediate access to major highways. Permitted land uses should take advantage of the highway access in a manner which other business districts are not afforded. In addition to retail and commercial uses, quasi - industrial and wholesale enterprises that do not meet an industrial setting and have • 70 considerable customer contact are acceptable in the Highway Commercial District. 14) 1 -1 Light Industrial. This district is appropriate for manufacturing, warehousing, and similar industrial uses because of access to thoroughfares, the full complement of urban services such as sewer and water, and distance from residential districts. These areas are intended to encourage the development of industrial uses which are clean, quiet, and free of hazardous or objectionable elements such as noise, odor, dust, smoke, glare, or other pollutants. These industries should be compatible with each other and with surrounding land uses. 15) 1 -2 Medium Industrial. This district is intended to accommodate more intense manufacturing and processing than would be allowed in the 1 -1 District. Proposed uses would include manufacturing, production, warehousing with heavy truck traffic and other uses which may generate nominal off site impacts. 16) B -P Business Park. The Business Park District is established to encourage a planned, integrated environment for certain industrial, office, and limited commercial uses which are compatible with and compliment each other as well as the surrounding land uses. It is the intent of this ordinance that development reflects common themes using compatible architectural design and consistency in signage, landscaping, and lighting. It is also the intent to encourage businesses which generate a high number of jobs per square foot rather than predominately warehouse type uses. 17) PUD Planned Unit Development District. The purpose of this district is to provide design and locational flexibility and variety tracts of land with adequate sewer and water systems by allowing modification of lot and building area, width, setback and other dimensional requirements. PUD's shall be developed in accordance with an overall design and an integrated development plan in accordance with the Subdivision Regulations. PUD's shall be consistent with Overlay Zoning Districts 1) SWF Solid Waste Facility Overlay Zoning District. The purpose of the Solid Waste Facility Overlay Zoning District is to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare by providing a specific zoning district for the use of land for the establishment and operation of Solid Waste Facilities. Since these uses are so unique, their demands upon public services, such as transportation, are so intense and their potential for causing harm to the environment and to the public health, safety, and general welfare is so great, a. special zoning district is necessary. Solid Waste Facilities shall not be permitted nor conditional uses in any other Zoning District. 2) AT Antenna Tower Overlay Zoning District. The purpose of the Antenna Tower Overlay Zoning District is to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare by providing a specific zoning district for the use of land for the establishment and operation of Antenna Towers. Since this use is unique, a special zoning district is appropriate, and the City of Elk River reserves the right to determine the suitability • of an Antenna Tower request based upon compatibility with surrounding land uses. Antenna Towers shall not be permitted nor conditional uses in any other Zoning District. This section shall apply to all antenna towers over sixty (60) feet in height. 0 3) ME Mineral Excavation Overlay Zoning District. The purpose of the Mineral excavation Overlay Zoning District is to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare by providing a specific zoning district for the use of land for the establishment of mineral excavation operations and related facilities. Since these uses are so unique, the demands upon public services such as transportation are so intense, and their potential for causing harm to the environment and to the public health, safety and general welfare is so great, a special zoning district is necessary. Mineral excavation operations and related facilities shall not be permitted nor conditional uses in any other zoning district. 3. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS Subdivision regulations are ordinances adopted by the City which governs the process of converting raw land into building sites. They are authorized by the Municipal Planning Act, Minn. Stat. 462.358. The Statute sets forth the authority and purposes of the subdivision regulations. The City has adopted subdivision regulations, currently codified in the Elk River City Code, Section 1008. The primary control device is a mandatory plat approval procedure, under which a developer is not permitted to make improvements or to divide and sell land until City approval is obtained for a plat detailing the proposed design, dedicated lands, and street and utility systems of the subdivision. The subdivision regulations serve an important role in implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. They enable coordination of otherwise unrelated plans of a great many individual developers. They ensure that provision is made for such major elements of the land development plan as rights -of -way for transportation corridors, parks, water and sewer lines, and surface water management systems. Also, they enable control of the internal design of each new subdivision so its pattern of streets, utilities, drainage systems, lots, and other facilities will be safe and economical to provide and maintain. To ensure conformity in standards, the City should review its subdivision regulations and development policies with respect to the goals, policies, plans and actions specified in this Comprehensive Plan, This review should take into account, but not be limited to, creative design, lot sizes, frontage requirements, and transportation impacts. 4. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM The City's capital improvements program is an integral tool for implementation of the Comprehensive Plan because it provides for an orderly extension of water and sewer service. In doing so, it influences the location, timing and intensity of urban development. The City's capital improvements program should be revised to reflect the changes identified in the Utilities and Transportation Sections of the Comprehensive Plan. • 7'4 . 5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic development plays a vital role with respect to the commercial and industrial development of the City. The City has an Economic Development Authority pursuant to Minnesota law which acts to promote the City's industrial and commercial growth. In addition, the City has a Housing and Redevelopment Authority to address urban renewal and housing issues. The City has a full -time economic development coordinator to act as professional staff to both the Economic Development Authority and Housing and Redevelopment Authority in its endeavors to promote the city's industrial, commercial, housing, and redevelopment opportunities. Pertinent sections of the Comprehensive Plan provide and identify additional opportunities for location of new or expanded industrial and commercial uses with excellent access to U.S. Highways 10 and 169. Additional sections identify redevelopment opportunities in downtown Elk River. Development of all areas will enhance the employment base as well as the tax base of the City. • • APPENDIX I - DATES OF MEETINGS TO UPDATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Date March 23, 1994 April 27, 1994 May 25, 1994 July 14, 1994 August 25, 1994 Group City Council /Planning Commission Steering Committee Steering Committee Steering Committee Steering Committee September 22, 1994 Steering Committee October 27, 1994 Steering Committee December 1, 1994 Steering Committee January 12, 1995 Steering Committee February 9, 1995 Steering Committee March 9, 1995 Steering Committee March 23, 1995 Steering Committee April 6, 1995 Steering Committee April 20, 1995 Steering Committee May 4, 1995 Steering Committee May 25, 1995 Steering Committee June 15, 1995 Steering Committee July 6, 1995 Steering Committee July 27, 1995 Steering Committee Topic Discuss update of plan Introduction Industrial Development Commercial Development Intro. to Residential North Planning Area Transportation /Utilities Southwest Planning Area Southwest Planning Area/ Central Planning Area Southeast Planning Area Park Plan/ Residential Housing Urban Service Area Urban Service Area/ Transportation Transportation Plan Industrial /Commercial Development, Downtown Industrial Development Commercial /Industrial Devel. Commercial Development, Downtown Residential Development Residential /Parks Plan 74. • • • Date August 17, 1995 Sept. 21, 1995 October 26, 1995 November 27, 1995 • • Group Topic_ Steering Committee Review Committee Recommendations Steering Committee Approved "Draft of Comp. Plan Planning Commission Consider Draft of Comp. Plan City Council Consider Draft of Comp. Plan '7s r � , 4� V Q i -> CA The Minnesota Land Trust was founded in 1991 with one goal in mind: the permanent protection of the natural and scenic character of Minnesota. Protected lands include farmland, wetlands, woodlands, bluff lands, wildlife habitats and scenic areas. Through careful planning and monitoring, the Minnesota Land Trust is helping to preserve areas of recognized ecological and wildlife value, areas of scenic beauty, and lands of critical importance to water supplies and water quality. Working with residents, businesses and utilities, the Trust is aiding in the conservation and careful stewardship of land while encouraging The Minnesota Land Trust offers T and use is a complicated issue to both landowners a variety of flexible and L citizens and government alike. That's creative conservation solutions; why the Minnesota Land Trust is committed to providing the education Through our local chapters, the Trust that's necessary for making conscientious, works directly with landowners. We informed decisions. accept donations and bequests of land or - development rights, we buy land outright, Through community forums and and work hand -in -hand with individual consultation, we educate the individuals who wish to public about land use policies and voluntarily place permanent conservation options. We participate with land -use restrictions on their communities to help better inform local property — restrictions which officials about the available options. will limit harmful types of In addition; we work directly with local development governments and organizations to help and future use, them- meet the open space needs of the and which can State's current and future residents. 'A s Minnesota continues to grow, the number of natural and scenic areas continues to dwindle. Which is why we need your support - as a donor or as a member. As a member of the Minnesota Land Trust, you'll receive the Trust's quarterly newsletter, notices of special events and information about local chapters being formed across the state. But, most importantly, you V receive the satisfaction of knowing you're helping to protect some of Minnesota's most important lands ... for today, for tomorrow. Y es, I want to join the Minnesota Land Trust. I join at the following level: Benefactor ($1,000 +) ❑ Patron ($5,00)' S onset ($)50) thoughtful and careful development. also lead to - For more information about land protec- p ❑ Friend ($100) significant tax tion in your community, call or write: ❑ Supporter ($50) The Minnesota Land Trust is a private, benefits. ❑ Regular ($25) non - profit, community- based, tax- exempt �t � ` � t Minnesota Land Trust ❑ Other ($ ) organization. Modeled after the thousand 1' 70 North 22nd Avenue other land trusts in h States, the 5 Minneapolis; MN 5 54 t l Your name, address and phone number: Trust is funded solel throut h Y g membership dues and donations from � phone 612.522.3743 individuals, businesses and foundations. >._, fag 612.521.2376 this brochure is printed on recycled paper Thank you - 7 QOP 11 -27 -95 To City Clerk Sandra Thackeray, • I am requesting that these four pages of my testimony at the public hearing before the City Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan and the expansion of the Urban Service District to the east be entered into the official minutes. Sincerely, Dwight Kirkeide 11230 173rd Ave. N.W. Elk River, Mn. 55330 441 -3350 -H. 434 -7700 -W. f a I`` The City of Elk River will soon make the FINAL DECISION to include YOU in the ultimate East Elk River Sewer and Water District. The cost would be quite high because of the need to auger the pipes under Highway 169 and the need for a sewer lift station and terrain because much of the area is at a lower elevation than the treatment plant. Only 7 businesses have requested sewer and water. The City Code now states that residential buildings shall be REQUIRED to connect to the water utility and public sewer within two (2) years from the date that service becomes available to the property. Unused septic tanks, cesspools shall be backfilled or made safe and UNUSABLE in a manner acceptable to the City. All costs and expenses incident to the installation and connection of the building to sewer and water lines shall be borne wholly by the property owner. The property owner shall thereafter be liable for all maintenance and repairs to his service lines between the street connection and the building. Providing sewer and water to a property is considered to be an improvement. At any time after an expense is incurred in making an improvement, the City may determine the benefit to each property in the Urban Service District. Long BEFORE service reaches you, an ASSESSMENT AGAINST YOUR PROPERTY may be made for its share of the Waste water Treatment Plant expansion ($4.9 million), and the added cost of larger pipe in the trunk system to serve you. The timetable for the project shows assessments are pending summer 1996. Final costs are not yet known, but, IN ADDITION TO THOSE ABOVE, estimates are: $5,700 an acre, plus $25 per frontage foot for Lateral Sanitary Sewer (1992 costs), plus $21 /IF for Lateral Watermain (1992), plus $10 /IF for Lateral Storm Sewer (1992), plus $22 /FF for Residential Street reconstruction, assuming partial offset by City cost participation (1992). FOR EXAMPLE: a 2 1/2 acre lot with 165 frontage feet would pay $12,870 for Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Storm Sewer and Street plus $14,250 for the acreage charge , this amounts to: $27,120 plus interest. Plus monthly user charges and rates. Again, ACTUAL COSTS WILL PROBABLY BE HIGHER. • According to Mr. Tom Linhoff at the Mn. Fire Marshall's office, the State Fire Code DOES NOT specifically require municipal water for any business or school. There are other options. Mr. Scott Futrell at Futrell Fire Consult & Design Inc. says much of his firms work is with companies in locations WITHOUT municipal water. Mr. Jerry Lee at JRL Marketing Inc., an expert in fire protection, equipment and supplies, says it is very common for business to choose locations WITHOUT municipal water. Municipal water IS NOT required in any of the nine states served by JRL Marketing Inc.. There are many options such as an underground tank and pump system, which won't increase cost much on new construction. Foam enhances water by 10 -20 times, thus reducing the water tank volume requirement by 10 -20 times..A foam -water system is very cost efficient. In some cases a municipal water supply may not be sufficicnt to provide adequate fire protection.You can build just about anywhere. There is no good reason to require municipal water exclusively. Boundaries of the PROPOSED Urban Service District are approximately: Tyler St. on the West, 193rd Ave. on the North, then the City Limits on the East down to 181st Ave, then West to Fillmore St., then South to 165th Ave., then West to Monroe, then South to the Mississippi River, then West to Highway 169., EXCEPT EXCLUDING: the Mississippi Heights and the Sunset Ridge neighborhoods. Most businesses, land owners and home owners DO NOT need or want Sewer -Water and would be harmed by the unusually high costs. The resulting zoning changes to allow 2 -3 homes per acre would compound the burden on City services and schools causing still higher taxes while lowering our quality of life. This may be your best chance to make your thoughts count. If you agree, call your neighbors, talk to them, and call your City Council member and the Mayor. Their phone numbers are: Council Member Roger Holmgren- 441 -7828 {h), 441 -7420 ext. 4804 {vm} and Mayor Hank Duitsman 441 -3717 {h}, 441 -4908 {vm). The City Council will review the City's PROPOSED updated 'commons area, 11970 Hitzhland Rd. {including extending sewer and water) at a PEOPLE ARE WELCOME TO ASK QUESTIONS OR MAKE COMMENTS ON THE PLAN DURING THE MEETING. zl ©wii ht- k0- kei`d1 e �� 112- 3 0 ! ?-3 I-S xy, .,kk ,R, BUSINESS The March 22nd St. Paul Pioneer Press published highlights of the "Business Trendsetter survey {questions put to Minnesota's fastest growing companies. When asked what are the "Most significant barriers to growth ? ": lack of city sewer and water did not make it on the list. "The Trendsetter survey shows that 31 % of Minnesota CEOs identify taxes in some form as an impediment to growth of their companies. ". The November 21 st St. Paul Pioneer Press reported that Art Rolnick, an economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis will address the Advisory Task Force on Professional Sports. Rolnick's position -- spelled out last spring in a position paper written with Melvin Burstein, the bank's general council -- is that on a national level it makes no sense for states to compete for any type of economic development, including attracting or keeping sports franchises. They contend that businesses, whether they are sports teams or manufacturing plants, are going to settle somewhere, and that all the tax money spent to lure them to one community over another is wasted. Lawmakers might conclude, he said, that the money could be spent better by cutting taxes,... 0 In contrast with business leaders and leading conomists we have Elk River City ty Policy -- here, on September 26, 1995, at a meeting of the Planning Commission, discussing item 6.1 (Development within the Urban Service Area without City Water and Sewer.), I quote Elk River Planning Commission Chair, Louise Kuester: "We do not want to allow it to be cheaper to leap frog and build without sewer and water." Also at this same meeting and on this same item topic) quote Elk River City Planner, Steven Ach: "If business has this option, why on earth would they want City sewer and water ?" Even if your most optimistic goals were realized by attracting say a Walmart Store or retail stores of that type, we would be making great a sacrifice to create what for the most part would be lower level jobs that do not pay a living wage. A poverty level wage that would not support a family, that would not afford the purchase of a home. These would not be the solid, career opportunities that are necessary to build a healthy 16mmunity. � M�-, I M I"- � F LAW At the Elk River Library you will find a book titled: "Local and Regional Planning in Minnesota", by Gunnar Isberg , and the league of Minnesota Cities. Chapter 6 covers "Legal Aspects of Land Regulation". It says to be generally constitutional, a land use control must be (a) a valid exercise of the police power regulating an activity threatening or actually harming the public health, safety or welfare, and (b) a reasonable means to a legitimate end or object of that power. Also the burden of establishing proof of the reason or necessity for a change should be on the party seeking the change It says It is proper to prevent harm to the public, but improper to provide a benefit to the public by regulation. It says local governments derive their power to regulate land use from the state. But where do the states derive their power? What is the original source of the highest power? The answer can be found in the Book of Romans, chapter 13, verse 1. It says: "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers, For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God." Verse 3 says: "For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil... Verse 8 says "Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law." So what harm or evil is government empowered to prevent or what is The Law? The next verse says: "For this , 'Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not commit murder, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet, and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Verse 10: "Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law." So then, what does the highest law say is the power and the duty of government? To protect the public from harm and ALSO TO DO NO HARM. Ecclesiastes chapter 12, verse 13 summed it up this way and you could consider it THE meaning of life: "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of main." i EBNER'S LIVE BAIT, INC. 17015 Highway 10 NW 612 -441 -1550 Elk River, Minnesota 55330 November 26, 1995 Mr. Hank Duitsman, Mayor City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mr. Duitsman: am writing this letter in regard to the proposed water and sewer to East Elk River. As a property and business owner for forty six years, I am deeply concerned about this project. Being about the first business to establish on Highway 10 east, we have started our third generation of operating this business. Our business cannot use the water, as it is treated and would kill the bait, and we don't need the sewer. We have updated our septic system in the past five years and have spent nearly $8000.00 in doing so. If this project were forced on us we would have to sell some of our land to pay for a costly project that we cannot use. I am sure that if any of you people were asked to spend $70,000 to $100,000 for something you cannot use, you would feel the same as we do. You say the land value would increase, but when you are selling to your family and they cannot afford this, you are forcing a three generation family off their land. When we consolidated with the city, we were told there would be no sewer or water unless over 50 percent of the people wanted it. If you were to take a poll, you would find that it is way over 50 percent who don't want it, and most of these are the landowners with the most land. I don't like to deny these services to those that want and need it, but those that don't want this project should not be forced into paying for something so others can benefit. If people or business west of 171 st want and need this, let them have it, but let them also also pay for it. I am asking you to exempt all of us people that are east of 171 st who don't want this service. I pray that you will follow your conscience and heart and act on this the American way, that majority rules. Respectfully, Ebner's Live Bait, Inc. Ro ald Ebner rk Ebner i oanne Rousseau i 112 r7 November 27th, 1995 Our neighborhood would like to respond to the City of Elk River's proposal to bring city sewer and water out to Fillmore Street. We do not want or need this improvement. I don't understand how the city can assess such huge dollar amounts on everyday people, with a clean conscience. Not only can we not afford this, but it could cost us our homes. We have been in our house for four years, and we did call before we bought to inquire about the chance of city sewer and water coming to our neighborhood. The City of Elk River said "it would be at least ten years, but probably never," since we have few homes between our block and town, and since we are so close to the city limits. Recently, Sandpiper Estates dealt with similiar issues, why does this have to come past our house if it will create such a financial burden on people. Our septic systems work fine, please reconsider and find the money elsewhere. Sincerely, : o er olmgren, - ouncil Member Hank Duitsman, Mayor The Fillmore Street Neighborhood )�qqj Q,� --no, Cis To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately 6 11 years combined of family life and history in this community,... and approximately 4 S 7 years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. THANK YOU JOA'N(� uss !t�; R IL 01b N E - €"b o2 _c 6 A 1 T b W ti N ba VJ ill, 0 'Q� C"�' - J R. t o y I d9 83 1 s+- 6,1c �1I0_vver To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding_ the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately 6 1 1 years combined of family life and history in this community,...and approximately 457 years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. THANK YOU ' 4440 Richard D. Frasch Vice President, Cargill, Incorporated Cargill Animal Nutrition Center 10383 165th Avenue NW Elk River, MN 55330 -'' iii ✓� f� A N W_ 1 G5 e a 14 - -1 1 To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, . PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of Urban Services (sewer and water), .along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately _�_ years combined of family life and history in this community,... and approximately 4 ; years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. THANK YOU 0w,9ti* � e- 11236 yur. / :3 7 d %c. �� t;l� �1� y {1triCfy n.5 of) f� t 1 � / ` a m c � .mil .-. c� v- l� ,.` � c� c.1... C d` .a � S w�.-. D �... S • ... � S j�iaGAnr�� r t3� �SaA! k � v+�i �' 1 I � i2 � Vcf� j,✓,, � � � t � �- S C n .f 772 n '� 0 r- 12 To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION , and related staff. ; Regarding: The Proposed Extension of Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately 6 11 years combined of family life and history in this community,...and approximately 15 7 years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services.for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. THANK YOU —To DC Owe. 0.6ox1�,�O PA 4E L) / L 7 c_t �J1_6 -'�/ /3 f �� To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The-Proposed Extension of Urban ,Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately (.� 11— years combined of family,life and history in this community,...and approximately 5 years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. THANK YOU 9� -57-53 ',A/ V �v /-7. -o r 1'L Fi (L Z BAR p� J,Nc ✓07N r s c - 7 &-s 7- i� Zed vL�S`• = >; 5i , To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, . PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The - Proposed Extension of Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the si.gna'tures presented to you on these pages represents approximately 6 1 years combined of family), life and history in this community,... and approximately 1it`_iL_ years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying-degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our hones! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. THANK YOU SNq TgA ��- R��c_N G' zit Y�6 C-om, 114ZI 173Q1 Ty�.ER s% /Yw . A Q► A vA, A. M_J SE,,j &A c-,-4 A €5 r'4 EWc.E ELf{ {iivfq MIq . SS33o G 1 _ 1) yes. oL'7,-JtRioti' y `f — q ID SI,cJA�v XAY 1 CDR Ic Gfi6�n� Act l '55 33 O QT %cr St Vat r�t� /Se-r�ha /� �� z� /e-1- st- "u'.W' O p a e 1d l To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of Urban ,Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately �j I_ years combined of family life and history in this community,... and approximately 4 5-7 years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying - degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses) PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. /7 39 TY/ es- 57, THANK. YOU ,s' T-) X t 17� oo 7s i ? ve ,4wrv6, 71C d,2 e 1 l 7c-rtdNz... D F �� %-- 7 F �� %-- 7 To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately years combined of family life and history in this community,... and approximately J S`' years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. THANK YOU ve�- �t�l ✓y fi e-s c / r'v e r•$. cLPr T r 4 e r 11rJ� evc' 1G n d sz �L /< �� ✓ter l�'Jn• S S- 33U / - - 2 9'3 4411 -iz,'7 To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, . PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately 1 years combined of family life and history in this community,... and approximately 4 5 7 years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. THANK YOU J :JvL, 'LT e- j c ti Lyiv V SC fl/T S 40- Page 1 EBNER Land and store, owned since 1949. MOYER Property has been in the Moyer family for 90 years. DEHN The Dehn family has owned four different businesses on east Hwy. 10, the first beginning in 1949. LOCHER Homeowner since 1985. PAGE 2 CARGILL Elk River farm began operation in 1958. SPECHT Property has been in the Specht family since 1915. School bus service began around 1936. KIRKEIDE Have owned their property for 13 years. BENSON Property has been in Mrs. Benson's family since 1950. Mr. Benson has been operating Hamlet Monuments since 1989. Owner of Elk River Muffler and Brake for 9 months so far. Would like to continue in business for many more years to come. KURTH Owners of Broadway Bar and Pizza for 15 years. WAGNER Owner of the parcel that Quality RV is located on, since 1984. OLSON Owners of Quality RV since May of 1990. F Je 10 n e n " c JOHNSON 12 year ownership of Johnson Packaging location. HIPSAG Hipsag Electric property owned since 1985. FOSS Diamond Lake Tool ownership for at least 23 years. BODE Owner of Custom Cutter Grinding property for I year. NOVOTNY Novco property owned for 2 years. NETZ 3 years appoximately, property owned by Richmar Construction. _PAGE 6 MEISENBACH & TISDALE 24 years at current address. KORTHALS, COLETTE & JEFF 4 years at current address. OSTMAN 9 year residents. KORTHALS, BERNICE & ARTHUR Homeowners since 1977. neno -r MITCHELL Home and property owned since 1955. EULL Property has been in Mrs.Eull's family for approximately 80 years. GARDNER Have lived in Elk River since 1986. BARRETT Have owned their home for 8 years. Paqt 11 l i ;? ( - 7 l PAGE 8 HOLZEM, EMMA and PATRICK Their farm has been inthe Holzem family since 1921. TURNER Residents of their current address since 1970. PAGE 9 REITSMA Mrs. Reitsma's family has owned the property for approximately 40 years. S CHAAP 6 year residents at their current address. �a5e 1�