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Memo to Planning Commission/LU 01-11 October 23,2001 Page 3 III Analysis These properties, which are large lot single family residences, total about 80 acres and include all the parcels south of 175th Avenue,west of Cargill's property,east of Twin Lakes Road and north of the proposed Elk River Station project.The following changes that are occurring in the area should be evaluated as to how they impact these properties: • The Northstar Corridor commuter rail station/ MnDOT park and ride facility • The proposed Elk River Station development • The construction of Twin Lakes Road and the reconstruction of 175th Avenue • The possible extension of utilities along 175th Avenue Northstar Corridor commuter rail station/MnDOT park and ride facility This development will have a significant impact on surrounding properties. The City has been asked by the NCDA to look at land uses within a 1h mile radius of the station/park& ride and consider possible transit oriented uses(uses that are higher density,walkable etc.). Since this area is within a 1/ mile of the station site,transit oriented uses are an option that should be considered.It is staff's opinion that sewer and water are needed if this area is to IIIdevelop in a way that is transit oriented. Elk River Station development and nearby land uses The Elk River Station 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, requested an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to include the property in the Urban Service District. On August 27, 2001 the Council approved the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to include the property in the Urban Service District and changed the land use designation from LR (Low Density Residential) and LI (Light Industrial)to MR (Medium Density Residential) and CC (Community Commercial). The 20 acre parcel located on the north side of 175th that is owned by MNDOT is zoned residential,and will likely be developed at a residential density that can be supported with sewer and water. The remaining properties on the north side of 175th are large lot single family residential.These property owners will have the option to further subdivide their property once sewer and water are available.The property on the west side of Twin Lakes Road 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 and will remain undeveloped for the foreseeable future. Twin Lakes Road and 175th Avenue III S:\PLANNING\SCOTT\LU01-11.DOC