2.0. HRSR 02-25-2021
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: August 2020
Request for Action
To
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Item Number
2.0
Agenda Section
General Business
Meeting Date
February 25, 2021
Prepared by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Item Description
Discuss Main/Gates Redevelopment
Reviewed by
Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist
Reviewed by
Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
Action Requested
Discuss and provide input for redevelopment expectations for Main/Gates project.
Background/Discussion
In March of 2017, the HRA discussed establishing a Main and Gates Redevelopment Project in accordance with
the Mississippi Connections Plan. Over the last four years, the HRA has acquired and demolished seven properties
with one additional property potentially available for acquisition. As the redevelopment has taken shape over the
last several months staff has received interest from a handful of developers.
Following the Feb. 22 Joint Special Meeting, staff is seeking direction for the vision for the Main and Gates
Redevelopment Corridor. Staff will be able to incorporate this feedback into future conversations with potential
developers, include it in the request for proposals, and in the promotion and marketing materials.
Some of the items to consider are:
1) Does the Authority desire this project to be a connection with downtown?
2) Is there a desire for pedestrian-friendly connections to other services/activities in the area?
3) How does this area benefit from TH169 improvements? (strengths/opportunities)
4) How do TH169 improvements challenge this area? (weaknesses/threats)
5) What uses would you like to see supplemented in this area?
6) Do you see this as a mixed-use project? If so, what uses?
7) Do you see this as a single-use project? If so, what use?
8) What are your thoughts on setbacks, parking, height?
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
City Mission Statement
Attachments
• November 2, 2020 HRA Meeting Minutes
• Map of Project Area
• List of allowed uses
Sec. 30-1023. - C-2 office district.
(a) Purpose. 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 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.
(b) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the C-2 district are as follows:
(1) Bed and breakfast establishments, non-homeowner-occupied.
(2) Business offices.
(3) Day cares.
(4) Financial institutions.
(5) Funeral homes.
(6) Health care facilities, outpatient.
(7) Personal service establishments.
(8) Public parks.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-2 district are as follows:
(1) Parking lots.
(2) Private recreational facilities.
(3) Signs (as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.).
(4) Structures, accessory.
(d) Conditional uses. Conditional uses in the C-2 district are as follows:
(1) Governmental facilities.
(2) Health care facilities, inpatient.
(3) Hospitals.
(4) Religious institutions.
(5) Saunas, steam baths, and heat-bathing rooms.
Sec. 30-1041. - Principal structures.
Principal structures shall comply with the following dimensional regulations:
Building Setbacks
Minimum Lot
Requirements
Front
(feet)
Side
(feet)
Garage Side
(feet)
Rear
(feet)
Maximum Lot
Coverage
Maximum Height
(feet)
C-2:
Sewered No limit 15 15 40 50% 40