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MemotoMayorandCityCounc~/LU04-02 Aprill9,2004 Page 2 Analysis The City of Elk River purchased the subject property as tax forfeit in 2001. The intent of the purchase of the property was to provide additional business park development when appropriate. The City has a proposal before it for a 20,000 square foot multi-tenant industrial building to be developed by Orluck Industries. In order for the development to move forward, however, the underlying land use must be consistent with the Business Park permitted uses. Business Park uses are dependent on the underlying land use of the zoning district. Uses are allowed whether the underlying land use is Light Industrial or Highway Business. No uses are identified for when the underlying land use is Community Commercial. The underlying land use could be changed to Highway Business, however, the site is not directly on the highway, nor is it large enough at 2.97 acres to support uses that would have a regional draw. In addition, surrounding properties to the south and west have an underlying land use of Light Industrial and are occupied by uses that are industrial in nature. Approving the land use amendment to Light Industrial would allow uses such as light manufacturing, research and development laboratories, offices, mail order operations, showroom space, and repair and maintenance uses excluding auto repair. Planning Commission Action The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the item at its March 23, 2004 meeting. No one spoke for or against the request. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request to the City Council. Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council approve the land use request, as it is consistent with surrounding uses and would not have an adverse impact on those same uses. S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2004\LU 04-02 City of Elk River\CC memo 4 19.doc