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To: <br />Elk River City Council, Elk River Planning Commission <br />From: <br />Janet Adams <br />Following is a description of the proposed business at 931 Main Street, Elk River, MN <br />Proposal: The proposed business is a gathering place (retreat center) for quilting, <br />scrapbooking, etc. The house will be rented to qualified clientele for a specific amount of <br />time similar to a bed and breakfast. The clientele will bring their projects and personal <br />items. The business will supply much of the necessary equipment to pursue these <br />activities which could include ironing boards, irons, cricut machines, etc. <br />• Maximum number of guests is 12 within 5 sleeping areas with a 2 night <br />minimum stay. <br />• Potential of being rented up to 46 weekends per year. Arrival times will be <br />between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Departure times will be between 11:00 AM <br />and 1:00 PM. One day rentals may also be available between 10:00 AM and <br />10:00 PM. <br />• The business will initially be operated by owner/family. In time, there will be <br />a housekeeper and outdoor maintenance person/persons hired. <br />• There are S parking spaces available which includes 2 garage stalls. A turn <br />around area will be added which will simply require the removal of some <br />existing plants and a basketball hoop. There will be no hard surfaces added <br />that will compromise drainage for the neighbors. A parking plan is attached. <br />• The exterior of the home will remain as it presently exists. There .are already <br />bushes and trees located at the south or rear of the property and on the east <br />property line. There would not appear to be any need for additional screening. <br />If additional screening is deemed necessary, it would be done with shrubs and <br />-trees to maintain the overall green effect of the area. <br />• There will be no need for exterior building materials except for those needed <br />over time for general maintenance. The exterior of the horns will remain as it <br />presently exists with the exception of a discreet sign to identify the property. <br />• There will be a maximum of 2 signs. One would be near the front entry of the <br />house and would be approximately 3 feet x Z feet. There may also be one by <br />the entry to the activity area that would be approximately 2 feet x 1 foot. The <br />