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MMPA WnneWa MiArn 6pal Power Agency MMPA Project Narrative Project Location: The subject property includes four parcels totaling 300.75 acres located in the northeast corner of Section 2, Township 133 N, Range 26 W, and the northwest corner of Section 3, Township 133 N, Range 26 W. The parcels are currently vacant, each including a combination of wooded vegetation, open fields, wetlands, and vacant outbuildings. The western half of the subject property is currently zoned CRT - Commercial Reserve Transition and the eastern half of the subject property is zoned R1 a — Single Family Residential. Development Reserve and Residential are identified as future land uses for the subject property according to February 20, 2015 Land Use Map. Future land use guidance will be updated as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. Adjacent uses vary from large lot residential and open space to mining operations to the southwest. Additionally, the existing landfill and identified expansion area is located to the west of US 169. The location of the subject property is an ideal location for the proposed use for a number of reasons. Regionally, the City of Elk River is well positioned with major transportation connections via US Highway 169 and US Highway 10. Additionally, the relationship to surrounding economic hubs provides proximity for customer base and further economic growth. Locally, the subject property is well suited in relationship to the surrounding land uses. Higher intensity uses to the west include the landfill and mining operations, and the proposed use provides a lower intensity transition to the east. Additionally, the use increases the use of US Highway 169 as a commercial corridor. Project Narrative: Description/scope of proposed project MMPA supports the City of Elk River in implementing its Strategic Vision to promote and encourage the expansion of jobs and business growth within the city. The 1-3 - General Industrial district is intended to provide shovel ready sites for energy intensive uses and to promote the addition of high -paying manufacturing and technology -oriented employment. The 1-3 - General Industrial district will targetjob creation, improved tax base, and efficient development costs. The proposed project will be structured to encourage intensive, efficient, environmentally responsible use of land and create strong business environments in the Elk River community. Page 2 of 7