7.1. HRSR 07-29-2002 - Laserfiche WebLink

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• Preservation Planning Summaries The following recommendations were included with the previous historic contexts. Landscape Setting Recommendation 1.Continue to research and interpret the relationship between the natural landscape,early settlement,agriculture,and residential development of Elk River. Agriculture Recommendation 1.Inventory of remaining farmsteads is warranted.Existing survey information does not confirm the number of remaining early farmhouses(ca. 1850-1880)and other properties related to dairy production and potato cultivation. Transportation Recommendation 1.Interpretation of the role of early routes and roads through Elk River should be considered as part of new downtown development. • Industry and Commerce Recommendations 1.Conduct an inventory of commercial properties north of Highway 10.Early mill sites on the Elk and Mississippi rivers should also be documented. 2. Wherever possible,retain and rehabilitate Elk River's remaining historic commercial and industrial buildings. As a starting point,the Heritage Preservation Commission can recommend properties and districts eligible for local designation according to criteria in the Elk River Heritage Preservation Ordinance. Design guidelines can assist in reviewing proposals for alterations to designated properties,as well as new construction within historic districts. Residential Architecture Recommendations 1.Conduct a complete inventory of residential properties throughout the city.The survival of early Orono and Elk River townsite houses should be carefully documented. 2.Encourage the conservation of all of Elk River's historic buildings and particularly the original houses of the Orono and Elk River townsites. The Heritage Preservation Commissionshould identify residential properties eligible for local designation. • Elk River Historic Contexts and Phase II Downtown Commercial Area Study 44