5.3.B SR 10-08-2007 - Laserfiche WebLink

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• The northern portion of the property lies within Livonia Township. The site is zoned as General Rural within the Township. Housing on lots a minimum of 2.5 acres without public sewer or water service is a permitted use in this District. o Under certain conditions, housing in the General Rural District may be located on lots smaller than otherwise permitted so as to take advantage of wooded sites. A Conditional Use Permit is required for lot sizes smaller than normally permitted. • Development at densities greater than what is currently permitted through the existing zoning and subdivision requirements within Sherburne County or the City of Elk River may be achieved through amendment of both municipalities' zoning maps to establish planned unit development districts (PUD). Comprehensive Plan/Future Land Use Issues • The western portion of the site that lies within the City of Elk River is guided for Commercial Reserve in the City's Comprehensive Plan. This designation is intended to identify areas held in reserve for future commercial development. Opportunities for commercial development on the portion of the site within the Commercial Reserve Area should be considered. • The eastern portion of the site that lies within the City of Elk River is guided for Rural Residential to accommodate future single family residential growth in areas that will not be served by municipal sewer and water. The target density for rural residential areas is a gross density of 0.4 units per acre (1 unit per 2.5 acres). Density bonuses would be allowed if certain public objectives were met, such as preserving natural resources. Cluster development would also be permitted in this area. The portion of the site within Livonia Township is guided for Low Density Rural Residential in the Sherburne County Comprehensive Plan. This land use type is intended to provide for single family housing on lots that are a minimum of 2.5 acres in size served by individual sewage treatment systems and wells. Conclusions To operate gravel mining on the proposed site, it will be necessary to obtain an amendment to the City of Elk River's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning maps to extend the Mineral Excavation Overlay District. Within Livonia Township, a conditional use permit will be required to conduct gravel mining on the site. • The process to obtain the necessary permits and approvals for residential development will vary depending on the proposed density of the residential development. If densities are greater than what is currently allowed within the current zoning district, it will be necessary to rezone the area as a PUD or establish a PUD overlay district. This will require an amendment to both Sherburne County and Elk River zoning maps. Page 2 of 2