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• Guardian Angels, 10/22/97 <br /> page 2 <br /> assisted living in tier two. The answer to this question is yes. In our opinion this can be done under the <br /> present ordinance and according to the preliminary calculations this would yield an allowable density of <br /> 72 units. In order to get the 80 units you desire you would need to ask for a variance. However, <br /> considering the physical limitations of the property a minor variance of 3200 ft2 in this situation, I <br /> believe could be justified. <br /> With this clarification it appears that the shoreland ordinance will allow you to develop the 20 units of <br /> townhomes in tier one, 72 units of assisted living in tier two, and a commercial building in tier three of <br /> 43,173 ft2, without any variances to the shoreland standard. Again, please bare in mind that this assumes <br /> that all the other standards for open space, stormwater, etc... are also met as well as any other city codes. <br /> Lastly, I have checked into the issues that were brought up, regarding Cambridge. Rather than going <br /> into great detail, it appears that this would have no bearing on your situation. Specifically, the City <br /> allowed commercial development (the assisted living) to occur in an area where commercial <br /> development is prohibited (the Wild and Scenic River district). <br /> I hope that this clarifies the department position as well as allow you to go forward with design process. <br /> I strongly recommend that you work with the city staff to resolve all of the outstanding issues and not <br /> focus on the shoreland standards. <br /> Si cerely, <br /> • 61--- <br /> Larry Kramka <br /> Area Hydrologist <br /> c. David Hills, Regional Hydrologist <br /> City of Elk River <br /> Michael Trossen, Trossen Wright Architects P.A. <br /> • <br />