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9.1. SR 11-16-2020it ci Elk* River Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 9.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Work Session November 16, 2020 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager Item Description Reviewed by Concept Review: Tammy Jorgensen Cal Portner, City Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested Review the proposed projects and provide the applicant with informal/non-binding feedback. Background/Discussion The applicant is seeking Council feedback regarding two proposed apartment projects. The first site is located south of the Jackson Street Water tower and proposes a six -unit apartment building on a 0.13-acre parcel in the C-1 zoning district. The current zoning does not permit stand-alone residential buildings and would require rezoning or development as a PUD. The site is also relatively small for a building of this size and compliance with parking and design standards will be of particular concern. The second project is located on the south side of Main Street, south of the dam. The vacant lot recently had an existing building demolished. The proposal includes a six -unit apartment building and a six -stall parking garage on the 0.43-acre parcel in the R-1c zoning district. The current zoning does not permit apartment buildings and would require rezoning or development as a PUD. This is also relatively small for a project of this size but is better suited for the proposal. Compliance with parking and design standards will also be of concern. Mission/Policy/Goal The request supports growth of the business community within Elk River Figure I Financial Impact None Attachments ■ Site Sketches and Building Plans The Elk River Vision A n elcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. i• - CR 12 �P P I I E I 1 0 IY NATURE Updated. August 2020 51, 10'4" 10'4" ry BEDROOM MASTER BDRM MASTER BDRM BEDROOM 10'-51, X 11'-11" 13'-11"X 12'-0" 13'-11"X 12'-0" 10'-5" X 12'-0" r O BEDROOM -- BEDROOM a„ 10'-5" X 11'-111, 10'-51, X 11'-8" O 1st floor UP z9 o= DATE: 11/2/2020 SCALE: SHEET: P-1 -f 51, BEDROOM MASTER BDRM MASTER BDRM BEDROOM r r 3� �N o0 O BEDROOM _ BEDROOM a Z - - -e =c WW 2nd Floor C� Coto Oz m a z9 3xm — DATE: 11/2/2020 SCALE: SHEET: BEDROOM MASTER BORM MASTER BORM BEPKOOM 11 E BEDROOM BEDROOM B12RI L/ ----------------------- ---------------------------- LIVING AREA 2040 50 FT 3rd Floor n-�r 11 � 1 1 � � � _ � �� ���11- �• -11 �11 i� �-'' XENIA 5T Handout Item 9.1 11/16/2020 My name is Bob Owens. I live at 1790 Tipton Cr NW in Elk River. I moved here 6 years ago from Coon Rapids. I enjoy the city of Elk River and all it offers its residents. From the parks to the local eateries and shoppes this town has something to offer everyone! I would like to invest in the city myself in the form of two 6-unit apartment buildings. I have owned and managed my own building in Columbia Heights since 2006 as well as managed and maintained buildings near mine for other owners. Each building would have 6 units with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath per apartment to help address the shortage of 3-bedroom units available in the city. The Main Street location would also offer balconies to 4 of the units that would give a beautiful view of Lake Orono. The city’s Comprehensive Plan states that Elk River is projecting continued population growth and additional housing will be needed. I, along with my family, would love to be a bigger part of the city with this housing investment. I am excited to hear your thoughts and willing to adjust the plan as needed to accommodate the properties in question. Thank you for your time! Bob Owens