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Memo to Planning Commission/LU 01-06 July 24,2001 Page 3 • Elk River Station development and nearby land uses This proposed development includes a mix of commercial,office and residential uses and is about 65 acres in size. The developers of Elk River Station, as part of their proposal, are requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to include the property in the Urban Service District. If the Elk River Station request is approved,the properties to the north, south and west of this residential area will be in the Urban Service District.The property on the north side of 175th will be developed at a residential density that can be supported with sewer and water. The property on the west side of Tyler Street is zoned Business Park and will be developed with sewer and water. Only Cargill's property to the east will be outside the Urban Service District. Sewer and Water along 175th Avenue 175th Avenue is scheduled to be rebuilt next year.As part of this project,the Council will be considering installing sewer and water along the north side 175th Avenue.If sewer and water are installed along 175th,the properties on the south side of the street could benefit from it in that it could be extended to their properties. Recommendation The request to include this parcel in the Urban Service District is a policy decision that will have to be made by the Commission and ultimately,with a recommendation from Planning • Commission,the City Council. Staff feels strongly that this request should go beyond this individual 6 acre parcel and include the 8 nearby residential properties on the south side of 175th Avenue. This is the first step in the land use analysis that should be completed in conjunction with the proposed commuter rail station.Should the decision be made to include these properties in the Urban Service District, the next step would be to determine what land uses and zoning would be appropriate. • S:\PLANNING\SCOTT\LU01-06.DOC