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MM-PA <br /> MMPA Project Narrative <br /> Minnesota Munofml Flower Agency <br /> Project Location: <br /> The subject property includes four parcels totaling 300.75 acres located in the northeast <br /> corner of Section 2, Township 133 N, Range 26 W, and the northwest corner of Section <br /> 3, Township 133 N, Range 26 W. The parcels are currently vacant, each including a <br /> combination of wooded vegetation, open fields, wetlands, and vacant outbuildings. <br /> The western half of the subject property is currently zoned CRT - Commercial Reserve <br /> Transition and the eastern half of the subject property is zoned R1 a — Single Family <br /> Residential. Development Reserve and Residential are identified as future land uses for <br /> the subject property according to February 20, 2015 Land Use Map. Future land use <br /> guidance will be updated as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. <br /> Adjacent uses vary from large lot residential and open space to mining operations to <br /> the southwest. Additionally, the existing landfill and identified expansion area is located <br /> to the west of US 169. <br /> The location of the subject property is an ideal location for the proposed use for a <br /> number of reasons. Regionally, the City of Elk River is well positioned with major <br /> transportation connections via US Highway 169 and US Highway 10. Additionally, the <br /> relationship to surrounding economic hubs provides proximity for customer base and <br /> further economic growth. Locally, the subject property is well suited in relationship to <br /> the surrounding land uses. Higher intensity uses to the west include the landfill and <br /> mining operations, and the proposed use provides a lower intensity transition to the <br /> east. Additionally, the use increases the use of US Highway 169 as a commercial <br /> corridor. <br /> Project Narrative: <br /> Description/scope of proposed project <br /> MMPA supports the City of Elk River in implementing its Strategic Vision to promote <br /> and encourage the expansion of jobs and business growth within the city. <br /> The 1-3 - General Industrial district is intended to provide shovel ready sites for energy <br /> intensive uses and to promote the addition of high-paying manufacturing and <br /> technology-oriented employment. <br /> The 1-3 - General Industrial district will targetjob creation, improved tax base, and <br /> efficient development costs. The proposed project will be structured to encourage <br /> intensive, efficient, environmentally responsible use of land and create strong business <br /> environments in the Elk River community. <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />