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December 16, 2021 To: Elk River City Council From: Rita Clark -Johnson 508 Tipton Avenue NW Elk River, MN 55330 Re: Elk River Municipal Utilities Proposed Expansion As a homeowner in the neighborhood where the ERMU has proposed its expansion project, I submit the following items for your consideration. I have discussed these items with Chris Kerzman, ERMU engineer, and also mentioned them to Chris Leeseberg, City of Elk River Senior Planner. Both the ERMU and the City Planning Department have been helpful to me. *Section 30-654 "...requirements contained in this article ... to promote compatibility with and minimize any potentially adverse effects upon adjacent properties, the neighborhood or the city." Standard 1. The issue of detrimentally affecting the use and enjoyment of other property in the neighborhood... -The proposed building is very large (48,541 sq. ft.) and the exterior design is industrial. The size and design are not compatible with the homes in this residential zone. -The landscape buffer is extremely important in meeting this standard and it will need to be carefully designed and installed in order to protect the integrity of the residential nature of the neighborhood. The proposed expansion will replace two existing homes. My concern is that the amount allocated for the buffer design and installation is adequate to cover the total cost, including potential changes and adjustments. I appreciate the opportunity offered to me by planning staff to be included in the process as things move forward. It's very important to me as a long term resident of the neighborhood. Standard 5. The issue of the detrimental activities such as glare, noise and traffic, has already been addressed by the hours of operation limit cited by staff.