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As for the outside area I have illustrated on the plot map where I would like to build an outdoor RC track, the remainder of the area would be parking lot. We have no plans for any outdoor storage at this time, the possibility of outdoor storage is there in the future if we were to develop the shingle distribution and we would take the appropriate measures that the city recommends at that time. I have also been approached by my father who is in the used car business and asked me if he would be able to use the upper parking lot for a small car lot which is a permitted use and is a possibility depending on our parking needs and is a secondary use that is being considered. We also have plans to redo the landscaping in several areas to improve the look of the building, we are a company that believes in a professional appearance. This is a basic outline to what we are considering with the building. I have taken the time to review the areas in Elk River that are zoned 11 and cannot myself see that the amending of the code to include commercial recreation as a condition use as detrimental to these areas given the fact that all plans would have to be subject to review by the city on a case by case basis. As for the area that we are considering, I have spoken directly to the neighboring businesses and have gotten a very positive response, the building that we are considering is 50 feet away from another retail type establishment, all of our plans with the exception of the RC business fit the description of what that area is zoned for. The RC cars are quiet, they run on electric motors and the majority of the racing will be conducted inside, there is ample parking available, the back of the lot is adjacent to farm land that is zoned residential and again given the fact that this is a quiet hobbie and one people usually enjoy watching I don't again see a problem if in the future the land behind was developed, I use the example of fun city located in Otsego w~T~ch is directly located next to residential with no problems. I have spoken with and know personnally the owners of Fun City and they have offered there support in developing the Hobble and race track. Thank__you for considering-mN request V? CFO DTR Inc.