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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting <br /> Elk River City Hall <br /> July 15,2021 <br /> 5.4 Draft Comprehensive Plan <br /> Mr. Carlton presented the draft land use plan. <br /> Chair Lindberg had some comments regarding expansion of an area to be considered <br /> as downtown neighborhoods. He explained some history about the area on Morton <br /> Street sometimes known as the Horseshoe and noting some notable historical <br /> families lived in the neighborhood. He stated at one point they were considering <br /> designating the neighborhood as historical but that would require specific <br /> architectural standards along with the support of the neighborhood. He stated he <br /> does not want this neighborhood to be included in a commercial district, stating it <br /> will affect the integrity of the neighborhood. He prefers the preservation of the <br /> neighborhood as is and requested discussion at the Planning Commission and City <br /> Council levels. <br /> Mr. Carlton explained the discussion at the Comprehensive Plan Advisory <br /> Committee regarding the expansion of the downtown district and where to draw <br /> those boundaries with consideration of the constraints of Highway 10 and the <br /> railroad tracks. He stated the proposed expansion west of downtown doesn't mean <br /> adding additional buildings like Jackson Avenue and Granite Shores but instead <br /> supported the growth of the downtown character. He stated not everything would be <br /> zoned commercial nor would they tear down what's currently there. He stated the <br /> uses and boundaries in the downtown would then be reviewed and rewritten.Any <br /> changes would be up to the property owner and the city wouldn't generate these <br /> changes. He stated this proposed change wouldn't happen overnight. He stated what <br /> it would do is allow property owners additional opportunities to their parcels. <br /> Chair Lindberg stated he would prefer more boundaries be in place to protect the <br /> integrity of the Morton residential neighborhood. <br /> Mr. Carlton stated there would be a public comment period and review by both <br /> Planning Commission and City Council. <br /> 6. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business,Chair Lindberg adjourned the meeting of the Elk <br /> River Heritage Preservation Commission at 7:25 p.m. <br /> Minutes p p by Jennifer Green. <br /> Tina Allard" <br /> City Clerk l <br /> Lance Lindberg <br /> Heritage Preservation Commission Chair <br />