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Memo to Planning Commission/Elk River Station <br /> June 26,2001 <br /> Page 2 <br /> • ■ Project narrative <br /> ■ Development plans <br /> • Building elevations <br /> Overview <br /> This project is being presented to the Commission for initial review and comments. The <br /> Commission is not being asked to make a formal recommendation at this time. The <br /> applicant will make a presentation,hear comments and concerns from both the Commission <br /> and the public and then make the necessary revisions to the plan. They are tentatively <br /> scheduled to be back before the Commission at the July 24th meeting. <br /> The proposal includes about 62.5 acres on the east side of Twin Lakes Road, northeast of <br /> the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. The property is adjacent to the proposed <br /> commuter rail station, which is to be located on the west side of Twin Lakes Road. The <br /> project is a mixed use development that includes townhomes, apartments, a <br /> commercial/office component and senior housing. <br /> Uses <br /> Apartments <br /> The project includes 228 apartments that overlook the large wetland.The apartments will <br /> • located in 4 three story buildings. There will be underground parking in each of the <br /> buildings. The density of the apartment portion is about 19.3 units per buildable acre. (228 <br /> units/12.3 buildable acres) Buildable acres are the total area of the apartment portion minus <br /> the wetlands. <br /> Townhouses <br /> There are 194 townhouses proposed.The townhomes will be a mix of row style homes and <br /> back-to-back style homes.The density of the townhouse portion is about 9.3 units/acre(194 <br /> units/20.84 acres) <br /> Commercial/Office <br /> Limited information has been provided regarding the office/commercial component of the <br /> project.A convenience store is shown on Outlot C,which is located on the southeast corner <br /> of the Twin Lakes Road railroad crossing. Because of limited access to this site, a <br /> convenience store may not be an appropriate use for this site. <br /> Senior Housing <br /> The senior housing component will be a partnership with Guardian Angels. As with the <br /> commercial/office area,limited information has been provided.The senior housing will be <br /> about 80 condo units. A day care center will be incorporated with the senior housing. <br /> • <br /> S:\PLANNING\SCOTT\er station 6-26.doc <br />