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WINK AN <br /> Response Letter <br /> BUILDING CORP. GATR Truck Center <br /> Flk River, MN M <br /> May 15, 2015 <br /> Page Two <br /> 17. This will be provided to the City with the revised drawings (see comment #11), <br /> 18. Inlet grate capacities and expected flows will be calculated. Proposed structures <br /> will be modified as necessary. <br /> 19. CB5 will be revised to include a sump. <br /> 20. This will be revised on the plans. <br /> 21. This will be added to the plans. <br /> 22. This will be verified with Contractor and/or Architect. <br /> Other Discussion Items noted in Request for Action Reports by Zach Carlton(Sign/Zone <br /> Change/CUP) -- Items 24 thru 27 are recommendations by Staff: <br /> 23. 50' Tall Freestanding Sign(Variance Request) - "Why a Variance Should Be Granted" <br /> Is in harmony with the general ordinance <br /> . Sign is located in an industrial/commercial area, in perfect harmony with <br /> other existing signs for dealerships <br /> • While allowed two freestanding signs, we are only proposing one <br /> freestanding sign on 15 acres, measuring 150 sq. feet which fits in the <br /> ordinance <br /> • We are foregoing our option for two freestanding signs <br /> • Sign will convey widely recognized Volvo brand, crucial for business success <br /> and sustainability <br /> Is consistent with the comp. plan <br /> • Supports the comp. plan through attracting employment opportunities and <br /> expanding tax base, also addressed in economic development strategic plan <br /> Supports FAST plan through creation of jobs (employment focus), <br /> supporting Elk River's desire to be a regional hub for small to medium size <br /> firms in the NW Metro <br /> Promotes and encourages business and employment opportunity growth. This <br /> project will: <br /> Create 22 indirect and induced jobs throughout the local economy, <br /> which will pay $32,636 in average annual salary, or $15.69 per hour <br /> • Increase consumer expenditures by $1,559,808 annually <br /> • Bring a total of 82 direct and indirect jobs into the area <br /> • Bring 43 residents to Elk River <br /> • Bring 110 residents to Sherburne County <br /> The petitioner prqposes to use the prgperty in a reasonable manner <br /> • Proposing one freestanding sign for a 15 acre commercial site with no HWY <br /> frontage is reasonable <br /> Site is 1,100-1,200 feet from HWY 10 -visibility is crucial to the business <br /> I♦. <br /> 34o Hwy io South St.Cloud,MN 56304 Office:320.253.246 Fax:320.253.2324 <br /> F-mail:info bwiukbuild.com Web Site:www.winkbuild.com <br />