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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KK arch itects minneapolis KKE Architects, Inc. 300 first avenue north minneapolis, mn 55401 612/339-4200 612/338-6936 fax www.kke.com TM January 9, 2006 Mr. Bill Maertz Director of Parks and Recreation City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Subject: Elk River Library Site Feasibility Study KKE 0606.1159.01 Dear Mr. Maertz: The purpose of this site feasibility study report is to evaluate and prioritize site locations according to the needs and unique requirements for the Elk River Library as part of the Great River Regional Library System. The evaluations include an examination of existing conditions, design possibilities, and preliminary program requirements. Three unique sites were examined for this effort. The evaluation process measured each of the buildings according to the same criteria. Some of the measurements were quantitative while others were . qualitative. Some measurements were neutral to the selection process because all of the sites could be considered equal. Other conditions were considered as critical and clearly support the recommendation being offered. Based upon the available site data and the development of preliminary site design concepts, the site identified as Option "C", located across from City Hall on Orono Parkway is recommended as the best site immediately available for the construction of a new library for the City of Elk River. The recommendation is based primarily on the following: . Size, Shape, and Site Expandability: The existing sites must be large enough to accommodate the current needs and future program expansions. The largest site is Site C and it also has the largest amount of net building area based upon current zoning. Its shape allows building and parking to be located so that future expansion of both the building and parking areas can be accomplished. . Visibility: One of the most desirable features for any library location is the high degree of visibility it presents. Site C offers the greatest visibility because of its location and its position at the curve of Orono Parkway. Views are unobstructed and any building will have the appearance of a destination. The scale of the building will make it visible as a public building. Site access and parking locations will be obvious and simple. las vegas irvine pasadena expanding the vision'"