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. � 11' Elk Elk River Comp ehensive Plan R1Ver } n Neighborhood Preservation Homeowner's Associations Creating and maintaining strong neighborhoods is a key Homeowner's associations will play an increasingly important role in neighborhood sustainability. A ingredient of the vision for Elk River. Neighborhood issues homeowner's association is responsible for the take several forms in context of the Comprehensive Plan. maintenance of all common property in townhome developments. An association is also established Sustainable Neighborhoods to operate and maintain the shared septic system The future role of the City in neighborhood in cluster subdivisions. Elk River will continue to preservation can be diminished by quality planning, see growth in both of these areas. design, and construction. Some guidelines for The public policy implications of homeowner's designing sustainable and livable neighborhoods associations lies with long-term financial viability. include, but are not limited to: If associations do not implement plans for future New housing development should be consistent capital replacement, then the City may face with the and style t involvement in alternative solutions. Homeowner's y type of housing in the surrounding neighborhoods. typically demand and pay for current maintenance services. The ability to finance long-term, Subdivision design, standards for public replacement improvements is more difficult. In improvements, layout of public parks, and townhome neighborhoods, an association is orientation to the natural environment are responsible for the eventual replacement of private important factors in defining place. streets, roofs, and exteriors. The sewer system Street design and use of pedestrian trails and is the primary financial obligation for a cluster sidewalks can be used to promote a greater degree neighborhood. of connection between neighborhoods. A well run association employs a dues structure Good transportation planning and related capital that builds a replacement reserve. Without investment help to minimize traffic on local streets. adequate reserves, an association may not be able to undertake needed capital improvements in Seeking these qualities in initial design and future years. Failure to reinvest in the common development should help to promote strong property leads to a deterioration of these neighborhoods and minimize future maintenance neighborhoods. With cluster subdivisions, the lack issues that require public solutions. of funding may have environmental consequences. Chapter 7: Housing / 81