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approximately 70 tents and/or RVs. Utility hook ups will not be provided. A gravel access road will be graded to access the overnight camping space. Phase I work is expected to be complete by spring 2017 to allow for two off-road truck race events during 2017, one weekend each during the summer and fall. Portions of the property that are not affected by Phase 1 activities will also be evaluated for potential sand/gravel mining. Future plans (Phase 2) would be based upon the realized success of Phase I and potentially may occur over a 2-10 year time period. Phase 2 could include further development of the campground area intended only for short-term use by event participants and spectators. The Phase 2 campground would include a mix of approximately 240 tent and RV campsites. To serve the campsites, arterial roads (gravel) would branch from an access road (gravel) and loop through the proposed campground area. Restroom buildings would be considered and may be constructed to serve the campground development and would be designed to meet all appropriate state and local regulations. Utility hook ups would not be provided for the campsites. Other potential future improvements could include a small storage shed approximately 144 square feet in size and a grandstand to replace portable bleacher units currently utilized for spectator seating. Beyond Phase 2, ERX Motor Park will monitor active, on-going sand and gravel mining activities on land adjacent to the north which ERX Motor park currently has an agreement to utilize for event parking. If mining activities result in the creation open -water pond areas sufficient for use by personal watercraft (PWC), then ERX Motor Park will evaluate the opportunity for PWC events. Large machinery necessary for site preparation is anticipated to include backhoes, bulldozers, graders, and trucks. Vegetation clearing and implementation of erosion control measures will be sequenced as construction proceeds. c. Project magnitude: Table 1. Total Project Acreage 152 ac. Linear projectlength n/a Number and type of residential units n/a Commercial building area (in square feet) n/a Industrial building area (insquare feet) n/a Institutional building area (insquare feet) n/a Other uses — specify (insquare feet) n/a Structure height(s) 20' announcing/concessions tower d. Explain the project purpose; if the project will be carried out by a governmental unit, explain the need for the project and identify its beneficiaries. The purpose of this project is to provide a facility to accommodate the need for an off-road truck race track and associated elements within the region to host national racing circuit events. Beneficiaries of the proposed project include the general public, race participants and spectators, as well as the City of Elk River and surrounding region. e. Are future stages of this development including development on any other property planned or likely to happen? ❑ Yes ❑x No Page 5