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Elk River Machine Company (ERMC) <br />Zone Change Application <br />Project Narrative <br />Detailed description / scooe of oroiect. What is being or000sed? <br />ERMC is proposing to consolidate all five of its existing parcels, representing three different zoning <br />districts into one PUD zoning district. <br />What are the reasons / purposes for the proposed Zone Change? <br />ERMC currently uses all five parcels to support one integrated manufacturing operation. Combining the <br />three existing zones into one new PUD zone would facilitate ERMC to seek approval to add necessary <br />Accessory Buildings essential for supporting the future growth of the business and on-going efforts to <br />improve site aesthetics. <br />What has changed to warrant the Zone Change? <br />Since commencing operations on the current property in the 1960's, ERMC has consistently grown <br />which has necessitated multiple additions to the facility. These expansions, in terms of facility and <br />employment growth, have been accommodated without the requirement to harmonize the site's <br />various zoning districts. Consolidating into one zone will allow for ERMC to continue its long term <br />growth plans. <br />Specifically, ERMC is requesting to add (two) Accessory Building(s) which will allow materials currently <br />stored outside on the property in various locations to be moved inside and sheltered from the elements. <br />By approving this request, ERMC is able to continue its record of employment growth and improve the <br />aesthetics of the facility. <br />