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KKE ARCHITECTS: 0606.1159.01 SITE FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ River SITE FEASIBILITY STUDY GREAT RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM CITY OF ELK RIVER SIZE AND SHAPE The size and shape of the properties are generally shown in the survey reports identified above. o Site Option A: The site areas are identified in Appendix B of this text. The site is generally rectangular and consists of 1.64 acres or 71,438 square feet - (43,560 square feet x 1.64). A building of 14,000 square feet represents 19.6% site coverage. The majority of the site is usable. o Site Option B: The site areas are identified in Appendix B of this text. The site is irregular and consists of about 3.3 acres or 143,748 square feet - (43,560 square feet x 3.3). A building of 14,000 square feet represents 9.7% site coverage. The designated building area is designated by limitations and restrictions imposed by the location of Lake Orono and the construction already existing on the site. o Site Option C: The site areas are identified in Appendix B of this text. The site is irregular and triangular and consists of about 3.3 acres or 139,392 square feet - (43,560 square feet x 3.2). A building of 14,000 square feet represents 10.0% site coverage. The majority of the site is usable but the narrowing of the site restricts portions at the west end of the site. SHARED AMENITIES The location of the sites allow for some shared use of developed amenities. o Site Option A: The existence of the Handke School and existing parking provides the potential for sharing parking for special library events. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the Hanke site as a community resource and is its physical proximity to the existing Library will be dependent upon the future uses of the Handke site. o Site Option B: Construction of the library adjacent to the City Hall and park space allows for the sharing of parking areas, green space, and expanded library outdoor events. It should be noted that it is equally likely that athletic events and other community functions may elect to use the parking and site assets of the library to be near Orono Lake or for events such as softball tournaments. The proposed development of a new roadway is critical for access from the north. Alternative access may use the existing drives of the City Hall parking areas for the second access to the Library site from Orono Parkway. The analysis of this site location does assume the construction of a new site roadway from the north through the park. i;J Site Option C: Construction of the library across from the City Hall and park space allows for the sharing of parking areas, green space, and expanded library outdoor events within easy walking distance on developed paths. It is less likely that athletic events and other community functions may elect to use the parking and site assets of the library for events such as softball tournaments. Parking at this site might encourage parking while people access the Lake views and walking paths. - 23-