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Elk Elk River comprehensive Plan R1VeY t o y Highway Business The Highway Business land use ranges from moderate to high intensity forms of commercial development in Elk River. Businesses in this category may be the largest both in terms of size and traffic generation while also providing services and convenience types of business. Market orientation tends to be regional in nature. Development orientation tends to be toward regional highways. Future Highway Business developments should be located within the Urban Service Boundary and adjacent to regional highways with both visibility and access. Examples of Highway Business uses include discount retailers, grocery, restaurants, automotive sales and service, general merchandise, and professional services. The Highway Business land use follows the Highway 169 and Highway 10 corridors. An important planning issue is providing options to accommodate increased demand for retail and service opportunities that meet access, visibility and size requirements. Development Reserve The Development Reserve land use identifies areas held in reserve for future development. The areas designated for this use lie adjacent to Highway 169 and Highway 10 outside of the Urban Service Area, in the area generally north of Co Rd 33. These locations are well suited for various development options in the future. While not currently served by municipal utilities, intense development is expected in the future due in part to the size, access, and visibility of much of the area. The Comprehensive Plan seeks to guide development in vacant land already served by utilities before opening new areas for growth. The reserve status allows planning to facilitate the desired form of development in the future. When the Development Reserve area is developed, it is expected that this area will receive urban services. The City should plan for future expansion of utilities into this area within the near future. Chapter 5: Land Use / 39