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PlanScape Partners <br /> Innovative solutions, lasting relationships. <br /> May 4, 2004 <br /> Ms. Michelle McPherson <br /> Director of Planning <br /> City of Elk River <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> RE: Proposed ABRA Auto Body&Glass Project <br /> Dear Ms. McPherson: <br /> This letter will serve to explain the proposal by Mr. Kedrick Johnson, a franchisee of ABRA Auto <br /> Body & Glass, for a site located at the northeast corner of the intersection of 3rd Street and County <br /> Road 13 in the Mulvaney Point Development. The proposal is to locate a new ABRA facility on the <br /> site. Following our discussion there appear to be two means by which such approval could be <br /> granted. This letter will describe ABRA's operation and characteristics so the Planning <br /> Commission can better consider these options and provide direction for us as we move forward <br /> with our proposal. <br /> The site is currently zoned BP with an underlying land use guidance for industrial use. As such, <br /> the two options you have explained are to either propose a text amendment to the BP zoning <br /> requirements that would allow auto repair shops as a conditional use, or to propose that the <br /> property be rezoned to IL, Light Industrial, which allows auto repair shops as a conditional use. <br /> ABRA would find either solution acceptable. <br /> ABRA Auto Body & Glass has operated in Elk River, and in the greater Twin Cities area, for many <br /> years. They have been successful in Elk River and have now outgrown their current facility. This <br /> hampers their ability to efficiently operate. They must now build a new facility, and wish to do so in <br /> close proximity to their current site. ABRA is viewing their proposal for this site as an opportunity to <br /> remain in this neighborhood of Elk River, rather than relocating to another area or another <br /> 333 N.Washington Ave. 2351 S.Lake View Dr. fix 642.349.9897 <br /> Suite 337 Suite AS www.ptanscapepartners.com <br /> Minneapolis,MN 554.01 Clear Lake,IA 50428 <br /> phone 612.349.9898 phone 644.357.6344 <br />