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Draft Land Use Plan-March 27, 2003 Mixed Use Mixed Use Area Overview A Mixed Use area is proposed for land north and west of the Northstar Corridor park and ride area(proposed commuter rail station). Under the current plan,this area is guided for Light Industrial development. Mixed Use Land Use Objectives The planning process has led to the following objectives for the Mixed Use designation: • Provide opportunity for the development of private property in a manner that fits with the needs and objectives of the community. • Provide a variety of housing opportunities. • Provide housing that meets the age, income and life style needs of Elk River residents. • Provide housing needed to support community objectives for job creation and economic development. • Create strong, safe and sustainable residential neighborhoods. • Remove barriers to housing affordability. • Make efficient and cost-effective use of public investments in sanitary sewer, water, stormwater, electric and street systems. • Guide development to create a positive character and identity of Elk River. • Create an environment that lessens the reliance on the private automobile and generates less traffic. Proposed Mixed Use Land Use Description The Mixed Used category does not appear in the current plan. It is a reflection of current market trends that seek to integrate residential and non-residential development in a common setting. Mixed use is frequently proposed in the redevelopment of commercial areas. This "vertical" mixed use puts retail and housing uses into a single building. This form of mixed use development may fit around the commuter rail site and would be encouraged. Other parts of the Mixed Use designation in Elk River may include a more horizontal approach. The area is planned as a location that mixes housing and employment. The proposed area provides access to transit and retail. Old Town Old Town Area Overview This area is based on the Central Business District area in the current plan. The Old Town land use contains areas around the Downtown with related development issues: • Residential areas between Jackson and Highway 169. • Mixture of uses between the school campus and Downtown. • Original Elk River residential neighborhoods surrounding Downtown Old Town Land Use Objectives The planning process has led to the following objectives for the Old Town area: 9