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• Ankeny t.C�^.. <br /> Kell ,�'-) i) 4 1 � <br /> Richter <br /> • Associates <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: 2 March 1993 <br /> TO: Scott Erickson - Elk Park Associates <br /> Orin Erickson - Elk P Associates <br /> FROM: Michael Shields <br /> RE: Elk Paric Center <br /> Elk River, MN <br /> Project No. 92075 • <br /> SUBJECT: Review meeting of 2 March 1993 with City's planning consultant (BRW Inc.) <br /> PRESENT: Bill Webber- BRW Architects <br /> Tom Harrington - BRW Architects (landscape) <br /> Michael Shields-AKRW <br /> The purpose of this meeting was to review, on an informal basis, BRW's comments and <br /> recommendations to the City regarding the proposed shopping center development. The <br /> following items were discussed: <br /> • 1. According to Bill Webber, the project will not appear before the Planning Commission <br /> until after the School Board has acted on motions to approve the landscape easement <br /> and extension of Freeport Avenue. <br /> The first Planning Commission meeting after the School Board's March meeting will be on <br /> March 30,1993. If the project is not scheduled for this meeting, then the next Planning <br /> Commission meeting is on April 6, 1993. This should be confirmed with Steve Rohlf. <br /> 2. BRW has a few areas of concern regarding the proposed development. They are: <br /> a. Landscaping and screening along the western edge of the project (Jackson <br /> Road): <br /> b. Landscaping and screening along the School District property. <br /> c. Number of parking spaces required/provided <br /> d. Traffic <br /> e. Signage <br /> 3. Landscaping along Jackson Avenue: <br /> a. The landscaping (green space) between Jackson and 1st Banks parking lot is <br /> inadequate. It is suggested that the parking along Jackson be eliminated and the <br /> green space increased. <br /> b. Landscape berms shall be placed along Jackson Avenue wherever possible. <br /> These berms shall be between 3 and 5 feet high with an average slope of 4 or <br /> 5:1. Plant material shall be placed on the lower portion of the slopes. Large <br /> evergreens shall be placed between the berms or where the slopes are minimal. <br /> i <br /> Architecture <br /> Planning <br /> 821 Raymond Ave.Sod..400 <br /> Si.Paul,Minnosola 55114 <br /> G12.645.6806 <br />