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Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. <br />ATTORNEYS AT LAW <br />Patrick J. Kelly (651) 224-3781 <br />pkellyC&kellyandlemmons.com <br />Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin <br />City of Elk River <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />Elk River MN 55330 <br />May 26, 2020 <br />Re: Our Client: Roger Derrick VIA EMAIL <br />Tall Pines at Elk River <br />Dear Mayor and City, <br />Please be advised that I represent the Applicant, Roger Derrick, with the Pines at Elk River, <br />LCC. The proposal is to develop a 6.33 acre parcel along Line Avenue with 29 residential town <br />houses. This development is similar to the Tall Pines Subdivision which was developed by Roger <br />Derrick south along 183rd Circle. Mr. Derrick has developed a number of quality projects in Elk <br />River which include Tall Pines I, West Oaks, and Elk Run Village. He is known as an experienced <br />and consciousness developer with projects in the metro -area. <br />This proposed development will employ 30-40 individuals for the various sections of the <br />local labor market. <br />On March 28, 2019, this project was proposed by Roger Derrick and was approved by the <br />Planning Commission with the following recommendations: <br />1) Zone change from Business Park to Residential Planned Unit Development; <br />2) Conditional Use Permit establishing a Residential PUD; and <br />3) Preliminary Plat of Tall Pines Second Addition. <br />Subsequently the application was withdrawn after the City Council meeting because Roger <br />Derrick wanted to address concerns involving traffic problems on Line Avenue and assurance that <br />MnDOT's plans would be stabilized in the immediate area. <br />Roger Derrick reapplied for the project with additional supporting documents by his traffic <br />engineer which verified the development would have nominal impact on Line Avenue. In addition, <br />there was a stabilization by MnDOT that MnDOT's plans would not have an impact on the <br />development. Also, per the City a cul-de-sac design on Line Avenue would lesson traffic. <br />The Elk River planner, who is well respected after evaluating the details of the project <br />specifically the Comprehensive Plan, the surrounding neighborhood, zoning conditional use <br />2350 WYCLIFF STREET - SUITE 200 e SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55114 <br />TELEPHONE 651-224-3781 FACSIMILE 651-223-8019 <br />www.kellyandlemmons.com <br />