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MM-PA <br /> MMPA Project Narrative <br /> Ml ewa Mu nr it Powe,Agency <br /> Comprehensive Plan Policy Consistency with Proposed Project <br /> Expanding the Tax Base - The current Comprehensive Plan identifies expanding the <br /> Support the City's goal of tax base and attracting jobs as key aspects of Elk River's <br /> job creation future require particular attention and action by the City. <br /> (pg. 123-126, 2014 MMPA's concept seeks to encourage intensive and efficient <br /> Comprehensive Plan) use of land for industrial development resulting in <br /> correspondingly higher tax capacity value and market value <br /> stability. <br /> High quality jobs, Retaining jobs in the community <br /> MMPA's development concept seeks to offer a large-site <br /> Industrial environment targeting uses consistent with <br /> technology-oriented and high-paying employment. <br /> Planning Tools and Opportunities: <br /> The project narrative describes the proposed development direction for the subject <br /> parcels. It is understood that future applications will come before the City of Elk River to <br /> pursue needed zone change, land use plan amendments, etc. as development is <br /> pursued. Based on the discussion of the concept review with the Planning Commission <br /> and City Council, the direction for these applications will be determined. This will <br /> include the determination of the proper zoning district, land uses, and other available <br /> tools. For example, tools that may be developed to manage development for the <br /> specific growth area. An overlay is a tool that could be explored for the US 169 corridor <br /> or the northern business park. This tool could be used to regulate and manage the uses <br /> and development regulations within a defined area. <br /> Page 7 of 7 <br />