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Steering Committee Page 3 <br /> Continued <br /> • For the most part, the southwest planning area does not have many <br /> inappropriate zoning designations. There may be the need to amend the <br /> comprehensive land use plan map in certain locations to provide consistency <br /> with the zoning. However, there are three areas that I would like to mention <br /> in terms of the current zoning and possible rezoning options that may be <br /> considered. Please refer to Exhibit D for location of areas. <br /> Area#1 <br /> This area is currently zoned R3 (townhouse/multi-family) and has <br /> approximately seven to eight existing single-family homes. Given the <br /> proximity of Elk River Concrete to the west, and Proctor Avenue to the east, <br /> different zoning/land use may be considered. Two possibilities may be either <br /> industrial, to compliment Elk River Concrete, or a commercial designation, to <br /> be consistent with the commercial directly across Proctor Avenue (Beaudry <br /> Express). This area may also be a candidate in the future for a <br /> redevelopment opportunity along with realigning the frontage road to provide <br /> better access to Proctor Avenue. <br /> Area #2 <br /> This area is currently occupied by the County Fairgrounds and is zoned R3 <br /> • (townhouse/multi-family). As discussed at previous meetings, Elk River has <br /> a high percentage of multi-family land use, therefore, the rezoning of this <br /> parcel may be appropriate. Some alternatives to consider may include <br /> business park, or, strictly a low density townhouse type zone. The property is <br /> bordered by two collector streets, Orono Parkway, and Joplin Street; both <br /> providing good access to the property. <br /> Area#3 <br /> This area lies north of Highway 10 and is presently zoned residential. There <br /> happens to be a mixture of existing land uses ranging from existing homes, <br /> auto repair/junk yard facility, and a recreational campground. Some of the <br /> vacant property owners have indicated to the City that they are preparing <br /> preliminary plans for residential development. <br /> The area has a natural amenity in the river and Lake Orono, to compliment <br /> residential development. At the same time, the area is adjacent to Highway <br /> 10 and will need to be properly buffered with a landscaped area to enhance <br /> the residential atmosphere. As illustrated on Exhibit D, the area does have a <br /> considerable amount of flood plain, which will need to be considered with <br /> each development proposal. <br /> • <br /> c-plan/plan-steer <br />