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Planning Commission Page 4 <br /> June 23,2020 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Commissioner Jordan asked about the history of the city park idea. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg stated he vaguely remembered it might be a city park for residents <br /> when this development came through,but it was never dedicated as a park. <br /> Commissioner Jordan asked Mr. Hughes the process for background and credit <br /> checks for renters and asked about monthly rent rates. <br /> Mr. Hughes indicated they would do credit checks and approximate costs of rent for <br /> a 1 bedroom: $800, 2 bedrooms: $925, and 3 bedrooms: $1125. He explained <br /> amenities would be rental affordability and the location,a common area laundry, <br /> second bathrooms in 2- and 3-bedroom units,and durable,finishes. <br /> Commissioner Feinstein asked Mr. Hughes about the type of response from the <br /> mailings he sent to the neighboring properties within 750' of the project. <br /> Mr. Hughes stated out of 40 mailings, they received 6-8 responses and scheduled two <br /> neighborhood meetings. He indicated there were two genuinely curious attendees <br /> looking for information and the remaining attendees were negative about the project. <br /> He stated they spoke to every person who reached out. <br /> Commissioner Jordan stated he has prior experience as he was involved in a high- <br /> end housing project built by Kelly Doran in Brooklyn Park near 610 and Zane with <br /> rents nearing$1700. He stated he would like to see a current study which outlines <br /> the most current housing need, type(low or high end), and location in Elk River and <br /> where the best location would be for this housing. He stated while he likes the idea <br /> of this proposal and what this company does and their mission to help those in need, <br /> he does not sup th- location for this project. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Beise and seconded by Commissioner Feinstein to <br /> recommend denial for the request by CommonBond Elk River Housing <br /> Limited Partnership for a Land Use Amendment from Highway Business to <br /> High Density Residential based upon the following justifications: <br /> 1. The city has limited developable commercial/business land and <br /> amending the property to residential will further reduce the limited <br /> inventory. <br /> 2. The property is located adjacent to a regional highway and within the <br /> Urban Service Boundary and removing it from a Highway Business <br /> land use will not accommodate increased demand for retail and service <br /> opportunities. <br /> Motion carried 6-0. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Jordan <br /> recommend denial of the request by CommonBond Elk River Housing <br /> Limited Partnership for the Preliminary Plat for Elk Ridge Lodge as the Land <br /> Use Amendment was not recommended for approval. <br /> �r}�agwEeEo er <br /> I 'AfURE <br />