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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 /> MMPA's development concept is supportive of the City's <br /> needs. The development concept addresses this market <br /> demand for large lot sites suitable for targeted industrial <br /> growth and enhance the City's competitiveness in the <br /> region. <br /> MMPA's development concept seeks to attract high-value, <br /> environmentally conscious industrial use that limits the <br /> potential for adverse impacts on adjacent land uses. <br /> Preserve and maintain the As Energy City, Elk River seeks to promote sustainable <br /> environment and energy efficient forms of development. <br /> (pg. 7, 2014 Comprehensive MMPA is committed to providing its members with clean, <br /> Plan) renewable energy. The Agency's portfolio of renewable <br /> resources supports meeting the Minnesota Renewable <br /> Energy Standard (RES) and customer demand for <br /> renewable energy. <br /> The proposed project includes planning for potential <br /> significant solar energy resources and is supportive of <br /> MMPA's clean energy commitment. <br /> MMPA seeks to preserve and protect wetland areas <br /> MMPA seeks to create and maintain a naturally vegetated <br /> buffer sufficient to preserve the value and function of <br /> regionally-significant wetlands on and abutting the <br /> proposed project site. <br /> Complement existing uses, The subject parcel is currently zoned as combination of <br /> protect the natural Residential (R1-a) and Commercial Reserve Transition (CRT). <br /> environment, and respect The parcel is located proximate to the City's landfill and to <br /> surrounding active mining operations. Both of which are expected to <br /> neighborhoods. continue operations for the foreseeable future. <br /> (pg.43, 2014 Comprehensive The proposed development seeks to change the current <br /> Plan) zoning classifications. <br /> MMPA intends for the proposed development to be a <br /> community asset of greater value for Elk River than would <br /> otherwise be derived from the zoning identified in the <br /> City's current Land Use Plan. <br /> Page 6 of 7 <br />