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Granite Shores Conditional Use Permit Application Narrative — Changeable Copy Wall Sign Background of Granite Shores Granite Shores is a four story mixed use building in downtown Elk River which has over 10,000 square feet of commercial space on the first floor, and 67 residential apartment units which encompass the top three fours of the building. These luxury apartments are complete with granite counters with oversized slabs, stainless steel appliances, stylish track lighting, washer and dryer in unit, heated underground parking and much more. Purpose of Sign Being located in close proximity and US HWY 10, Jim Soderberg, owner of Granite Shores, is proposing to construct an approximately 70 sq. ft. (12' 6 "x 6'3 ") changeable copy wall sign in downtown Elk River to not only advertise his vacant commercial and residential space and existing commercial tenants, but to draw attention to beautiful downtown Elk River. Soderberg will not be advertising any businesses which are not located within Granite Shores. The sign will be located on the east side of his building, which faces the intersection of Parrish Ave and Main St. In addition to promoting available commercial and residential space, Mr. Soderberg will be promoting downtown activities, including, but not limited to: • Thursday concerts in River's Edge Commons, sponsored by The Bank of Elk River • Elk River Parks & Recreation events located in River's Edge Commons • Farmer's Market, sponsored by The Bank of Elk River • Downtown River's Edge Sidewalk Sales • Downtown River's Edge Santa in the Park • Downtown River's Edge Trick -or -Treat in the Park • McCoy's Annual St. Patrick's Day 5k for CAER • Thumbs Up High 5k Event Because the sign is larger than 30 square feet, a conditional use permit (CUP) is required by the city. The proposed sign will comply with all other applicable codes.