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k <br /> �rf <br /> V WO <br /> PUD Requests and variances <br /> As demonstrated by the list above this project will greatly benefit the residents and business of Elk River <br /> and provide unmeasurable recognition for the City of Elk Diver as a leader in sustainable development. <br /> In addition this project fulfills more objectives in the Elk River Comprehensive plan than any other single <br /> project including job growth, sustainable development, goals laid out in the FAST plan„ miixed housing <br /> types, and green building promotion. <br /> Such an ambitious project will require the careful planning and assistance of the City of Elk River as well <br /> as a number of variances and incentives to insure the success and benefits of such a project are shared <br /> among all Elk River residents. <br /> 'variances: <br /> -bluff line setback to be 5' so that building can sit on the bluff' line to prevent erosion <br /> -tree removals to be replaced on a 111 to 5 ratio in the flood plain <br /> -street setback to be 1' at closest point die to street curvature or redesign of future yale ct <br /> -side setbacks to be 10' <br /> -building height variance to accommodate 5 stories plus non-permanent greenhouse <br /> -high water table variance to 1°for parking garage <br /> Wetland/flood Dlain area a rovals needed: <br /> -gravel road to access flood plain located at current trail location <br /> -diversion of existing storm water pondon yale ct to flood plain area to accommodate future park <br /> entrance <br /> -use of flood plain area for permeable parking lot, geothermal loop field, permeable running track <br /> -use of flood plain area for park facilities as highlighted above <br /> -installation of boardwalk/dock at Mississippi river <br /> -installation of solar panels <br /> -native prairie and shoreline restoration projects in flood plain <br /> it parovided incentives: <br /> -Installation of yale ct expansion and sewer/water/utilities <br /> -.transfer of remaining building pad and land adjacent to cul-de-sac to Modern for development <br /> -waiver of all planning fees <br /> -waiver of all, SAS QAC fees <br /> -Waiver ofall building department fees <br /> year property tax deferment during site improvement phase <br />