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there is very limited options for new industrial sites prior to the opening of the gravel mining area, which is not expected for 10 years or more. The suggested property is close to existing industrial, has easy access to Highway 10, and is of sufficient size to accommodate the land requests we've been receiving. Currently,there are approximately 98 acres of shovel ready land for industrial and business park development,in 19 lots. Park land,by contrast,can be located virtually anywhere,and ideally,would be located in a more centralized location to the population it serves. 3. Dobel Farm property. The property owner of approximately 174 acres west of Windsor Oaks,north of 192nd approached the Council about including his property in the urban services district. Urban services to the area will increase prescribed densities, and could facilitate increased density of adjacent underdeveloped land. Recommendation. A formal feasibility has not yet been ordered to determine how to serve the area with associated utilities,however, that is not a prerequisite to establishing the boundaries in other areas of the community. Most notably, south of the subject parcel are several neighborhoods and vacant parcels within the urban service district. Like the transportation network expansion plans,the Comprehensive Plan represents the vision;the "how"is frequently determined after more focused study. 4. Other comments. Other comments have been received. These comments did not suggest a change to the plan,but questioned the process for rezoning change,impact to existing land uses and permits, and next steps. Financial Impact None Attachments • Cretex Comment letter • Rita Johnson comment letter • Parks Commission comment summary memo N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\LU\LU 14-01 City of Elk River 2014 Comp plan\5.4 sr to PC Comp plan 4-8- 14.docx