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Expand subdivision data. <br />A more incremental approach is to collect additional information during the <br />platting process. Cluster subdivisions are required to submit a detailed resource <br />inventory. Expanding this requirement to all plats would produce a better <br />database for the City, and would also provide a better basis for obtaining <br />greenway elements in individual subdivisions. <br /> <br />Establish a finance plan. <br />Limited financial resources will play a role in undertaldng this initiative. Some <br />potential finance strategies include: <br /> <br /> · Allowing a landowner to place a desired preservation area in an easement <br /> that is recorded on the deed and prohibits development of the land. In <br /> return the landowner would receive some property tax relief. As <br /> appropriate, these areas should include trail easements to allow public <br /> access and links with other areas. <br /> <br /> · Encouraging property owners to donate property to the City for long- <br /> term preservation through the greenway system. <br /> <br /> · Using density bonuses as an incentive for additional land dedication. <br /> A developer can offset the loss of dedicated land with the ability to <br /> build additional housing units. The City's Open Space Preservation <br /> Plat regulations provide a model. The City can also grant the ability <br /> to add additional lots if certain criteria are met. Allowing additional <br /> units or smaller minimum lots might also be options for se~vered <br /> subdivisions and zoning districts. This approach requires specific <br /> criteria for obtaining the bonus and the limits on maximum changes in <br /> density. <br /> <br /> · The greenway initiative promotes a reevaluation of the overall park <br /> dedication regulations, allowing the City to discuss the role of park <br /> dedication, and to develop plans to ensure implementation of overall <br /> park open space needs. <br /> <br /> · Shifting park dedication resources to greenways will reduce funds for <br /> other elements of the park system. In new subdivisions, special <br /> assessments and housing improvement areas could be used to acquire <br /> and improve neighborhood parks. <br /> <br /> · Parks and greenways will compete with other services and facilities for <br /> property taxes. Some communities have sought voter approval to issue <br /> bonds to finance park and open space initiatives. <br /> <br />Old Town <br />The Old Town is an essential part of Elk~ <br /> , .,,.... <br />Old Tow~ial di!tric_ts <br />and resid ' ' oods in this area. Designating a land use is only the <br /> <br />Building the Future - A Comprehensive Plan for Elk River <br /> <br />Using the Plan <br /> <br />3,~16 <br /> <br /> <br />