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Memo to the Planning Commission/0A 98-3 <br /> March 23,1999 <br /> Page 1 <br /> • Open Space Preservation Development District <br /> City of Elk River <br /> Sherburne County, Minnesota <br /> STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. <br /> The purpose of the Open Space Preservation Development Zoning District is <br /> to maintain the rural, semi-rural character of Elk River by preserving <br /> agricultural land, woodlands, corridors, and other significant natural <br /> features and to allow an alternative to conventional design for single-family <br /> detached residential development in the Rla and Al districts in accordance <br /> with a Concept Plan and a OSPD Plan, and in accordance with this <br /> ordinance, and the City Subdivision Regulations. An OSPD shall be <br /> consistent with the intent and purpose of the City Comprehensive Plan and <br /> this Ordinance, and shall not adversely affect property adjacent to the land <br /> area to be developed. <br /> OBJECTIVES: <br /> • <br /> 1. Permanent preservation of contiguous common open spaces for natural <br /> habitat, scenic enjoyment, recreational use, agriculture and rural <br /> identity. <br /> 2. Allow innovation and greater flexibility in the design of residential <br /> developments. <br /> 3. Provide for site development that maintains a low visual impact, <br /> particularly along the roadways and abutting properties. <br /> 4. Creation of cohesive neighborhoods in order to establish local identity <br /> and community interaction. <br /> 5. Physical integration of neighborhoods, open spaces, and places of <br /> destination in order to establish municipal identity and community <br /> interaction. <br /> 6. To reduce the cost of construction and maintenance of public facilities, <br /> infrastructure and services. <br /> • <br /> \\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\stevewen\pcmmo\osdoa.doc <br />