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BROOKSTONE,INC <br /> ._ 1 CSI\ <br /> • l; � <br /> 7400 Metro Blvd.,Suite 212 <br /> Edina,Minnesota 55439 <br /> 612.837.9167 phone <br /> March 26, 2002 612.837.8010 fax <br /> Michelle McPherson <br /> Director of Planning <br /> City of Elk River <br /> P.O.B. 490 <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> Dear Michelle: <br /> Please find attached our application for a Conditional Use Permit for Twistmaster <br /> Gymnastics for our Elk River Business Center. We have attached the required materials. <br /> As discussed, we have requested the labels and will have these to you shortly. We will <br /> also upgrade the floor plan layout of the proposed tenant space prior to the Planning <br /> Commission meeting. We are also attaching the related fee of$500.00. <br /> This tenant has expressed a strong desire to locate their new business in the Elk River <br /> Business Park and both of us feel that this is a compatible and desirable use for this <br /> project. We feel that we deserve the support of the City of Elk River in this application <br /> for several reasons: <br /> 1.) While the applicable building ordinance does not specifically spell out a <br /> gymnastics facility as being a conditional use, it does refer to <br /> educational/training uses, and we certainly feel that a gymnastics studio fits <br /> into the vocational section of this given that, similarly for any kind of <br /> educational/training facility, the training or education being received is for <br /> some a vocation, and for others simply a part of their general education. This <br /> is simply a very specialized area of training and potential vocation, but it does <br /> seem to us that it, nevertheless, does fit into this particular conditional use <br /> section. <br /> 2.) The parking requirement is compatible with our parking design. They <br /> indicate a requirement for twelve parking stalls, and for the 5,000 square feet <br /> in question, this is a good fit. <br /> 3.) We feel that this use is compatible with the city's desire to attract new and <br /> growing businesses in the city. From our discussions with the potential <br /> tenant, we feel there is a definite need in the community, especially given <br /> • cutbacks in these types of services being offered by local school districts. <br /> REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SERVICES,INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT <br />