July 14, 1994 Steering Committee Minutes

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Steering Committee Minutes July 14, 1994 7, 8. Page 4 ap?I0op All� Steve Ach reviewed the four commercial zoning designations in effect as follows: 6.1. Central Commercial Cl district, basically the downtown area, approximately 55 acres of property 6.2. Office District C2 district, primarily the East Main Street corridor, some along the west side of Jackson extending north from the downtown area, also the courthouse property, all totaling approximately 56 acres. 6.3. Highway Commercial C3 district, the most intensive commercial district, has a broader category of permitted and conditional uses, 622 acres. 6.4. Planned Unit Development PUD district, primarily consisting of Elk Park Center, Hillside Crossing, Barrington, and Elk River Mall. Chairman Minton questioned whether the PUD at Highway 10 and Waco was industrial or commercial. Steve Ach stated that the land use plan map suggests approximately 2 acres are Highway Business while the balance is Light Industrial. Mike Boelter asked what is the current zoning of Custom Motors and Wapiti Park. Steve explained that Custom Motors property is zoned 1-1, Light Industrial, and Wapiti Park is currently zoned residential. Chairman Minton noted that Wapiti was grandfathered into the current zoning. Downtown Commercial Area 7.1. Inventory of Existing Land Use Bill Rubin provided a map (see exhibit J) and explained uses currently operating in the downtown area. 7.2. Challenges and Opportunities in the Central Business District Bill Rubin explained information in Exhibit J and K, emphasizing the value of a vibrant Central Business District (CBD) and the importance of reinvesting in the CBD. He discussed some of the challenges and obstacles encountered in redevelopment, and the City's/HRA's/EDA's role. He stated that revenue sources must be identified to provide assistance and/or incentives in order for redevelopment to occur. Discussion of Goals and Policies for Commercial Development Steve Ach reviewed the current Growth Management Plans goals and policies, as outlined in his memo to the Steering Committee dated July 14, 1994. He stated the Steering Committee needs to determine if these goals and policies are still valid, and to make the necessary deletions or additions, based on the group's findings. In conclusion, Steve indicated he feels the City of Elk River is in a good position to attract quality development. As Elk River's residential base continues to expand commercial development will naturally follow. The City's challenge will be to manage this commercial growth.