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SuDQ {re=ee/"x:,a/ <br />I am here to express my strong opposition to changing Lot l-, Block 1 Elk Ridge Center Second <br />Additions classification from Highway Business to High Density Residential./l,l I l' <br />When I built my house on 1"94th ,r"nr"'fb years ago the propery that is now called Elk Ridge <br />Center was designated to be a city park. , $ rl U ?1' <br />fv ^' <br />The city changed that area's classification to Highway Business even though there was much <br />decent and opposition from the surrounding neighbors. I attended several packed meetings <br />back then listening to disgruntled neighbors concerns regarding this property. <br />Now the owner of this property is requesting that an area now classified as highway business be <br />reclassified to High Density Residential. From Park to Business and now to High Density <br />Residential. <br />Why should this property owner be granted special privileges of reclassification? So he can sell <br />his property for the price he demands? Should anyone who isn't getting the money they desire <br />for thier propery be allowed to reclassify it so they can get what they WANT? <br />Does it matter to the City Council or Planning Commission that reclassification of this propery <br />would negatively impact the neighbors and surrounding communities? Or is adding to the tax <br />base more important? <br />My sugguestion to the owner would be to lower his asking price if he wants to sell the property, <br />just like anyone else would need to do if they wanted to selltheir property. lf the price is right <br />someone will buy it and use it for its intended purpose. This would also add to the city's tax <br />base AND provide jobs for the community. <br />This area is not a good fit for a 60 unit 3 story subsidized apartment building for reasons that <br />should be obvious. But more importantly, it doesn't belong there, period. <br />I find it difficult to believe the City of Elk River would even consider this project for that <br />particular area. Would it not be wiser to use this property for is intended purpose, adding <br />businesses that would provide jobs for our community? A Restaurant, a Bar and Grill? Many <br />small businesses would be a good fit for that area AND an appropriate use of that property. <br />fu mzeatn t#naWfud4,/bl>tl>rn