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J <br /> FOCUS AREA "A" STYE DESIGN <br /> J RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> The following points should be observed by the City staff and the <br /> Planning Commission and City Council when reviewing development <br /> J proposals and when formulating long—term spending programs for public <br /> improvements. <br /> ELK RIVER VILLAGE CHARACTER <br /> The City considers it desirable to promote and maintain a physical <br /> character which conveys the image that Elk River is a freestanding, small <br /> town with historic roots, set in an agricultural area, and possessing sub— <br /> stantial community cohesiveness. Ways in which to build that physical <br /> character in Area A include: <br /> • Landscaping along Highway 10 to complement the extensive land— <br /> scaping along Highway 169 in the northern part of the city and <br /> which also acts as an entry and exit feature. Special emphasis <br /> should be given to overstory deciduous landscaping at the intersec— <br /> tion of TH 10 and Waco Street and at the TH 10 bridge over the <br /> Elk River. <br /> • Attractive entry signage near the western city limits or near the <br /> Waco Street intersection with Highway 10. <br /> • Careful site planning in the industrial and commercial areas which <br /> downplays truck docks, outdoor storage, signage, and landscaping <br /> which softens the buildings. <br /> • Overstory trees in the front yards of homes. <br /> • <br /> 41 <br />