5.1. PCSR 08-24-2021 - Laserfiche WebLink

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l�Al ■■■■ - - - r-r® � ■� ' ■■■■ I■m I■■■■ �■ ■■N �c® ■ EEM NONE Ow ■■ ■■■■ i■■■■ ■■■ ■® ■■I Encourage Adaptive Reuse Highway 10 Commercial Allowing for adaptive re-use of older or obsolete commer- Highway 10 commercial areas primarily consist of a mix cial buildings is an effective strategy for revitalization of auto-oriented retail and service businesses clustered in and reactivation.This could include buildings such as the nodes located in the far west and southeast portions of the Marcus Elk River Cinema or the inline shops along Dodge City.Highway 10 commercial should provide supporting Avenue which have experienced a decline in part due to food and service options for residents and employees in the nation-wide shift to e-commerce that has caused a the surrounding vicinity and help to alleviate the need decrease in in-person shopping.Creative approaches for to travel outside of these areas for essentials.However, adaptive re-use should be considered,such as allowing for unlike neighborhood commercial areas,these areas could anchor spaces to be converted to multifamily uses,estab- accommodate larger scale commercial development lishing lifestyle centers with office and entertainment uses, such as grocery stores.Commercial development in these and permitting the development of food halls,coworking areas should provide high quality design that improves spaces makerspaces,art studios,live-work spaces,and the appearance of the corridor.In addition,Highway 10 incubator spaces. commercial uses that are located adjacent to industrial uses should utilize setbacks and buffering to mitigate nuisances such as noise from impacting outdoor dining or other such amenities. ti �I Example:Before adaptive reuse.TVocantpropertywith boarded up Example:After adaptive reuse.Windows,signage,landscaping,and windows improved stairs make the space more attractive and inviting Elk River Comprehensive Plan•Economic Development Plan 63 DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY