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Proposed Land Use for: PID# 75-560-0235 19146 Freeport Street NW Elk River, MN 55330 Our proposed project will use the vacated Target Store at the south end of Elk Park Center and convert it into three separate retail spaces for new, viable businesses. This area is currently under- utilizedand appears vacant at first glance. Our proposal will bring renewed life and energy to this remote section of the existing center with the addition of Ashley Furniture, Furniture Mart, and a third 18,000 square foot retail space (tenant to be determined). Through storefront imaging, new signage, and use of color, lighting and compatible materials we will create a more welcoming facade for visitors. This proposal also includes improved landscaping and safety lighting for the adjacent parking lot. We feel our proposal will fit right in with the already-existing businesses in the area because they are primarily retail. The three proposed retail spaces will have hours of operation similar to adjacent uses and would add approximately 100-150 additional jobs to Elk River. Visually, our design incorporates brick to match the existing Target and Elk Park Center blend. Glass block will also be used as an internally-lit accent feature. Please see the exterior view on sheet TO and A3.0 for elevations showing proposed brick, glass block, and color selections. Three main business signs are also included in the proposal. Each will be individual internally-lit LED letters on a lighted field. See sheet A3.0 for locations, sizes, and quantities of planned signage. Our proposal meets zoning standards of 10% wall area. Currently there are over 300 parking spaces adjacent to the existing building. Our proposed usage will only require about 180 stalls, so current spaces will remain as they are. No outdoor storage or other exterior structures are proposed for this project. Please see sheet L1 for planned site landscaping improvements.