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Apri130, 2007 Mr. Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, Minnesota 55330 direct - 763-635-1034 fax - 763-635-1090 e-mail - jbamhart@ci.elk-river.mn.us Dear Mr. Barnhart: ~~~ ~~~~ l ~ _ ~ Thank you for assistance in helping us prepare this conceptual submission for the development of a planned unit development (PUD) on the property we have under purchase agreement along Jackson Avenue in Elk River. We are seeking direction from the Planning Commission and the City Council on the attached general site plan (scaled), and the issues contained in this letter. Following is a brief outline of our proposal. Residential Element: We propose to construct 2 separate 38-unit buildings, with market rate apartment homes to be leased. The Briggs Companies will develop, construct, own and manage these properties. The buildings will include underground parking with elevators serving 3 levels above grade. Common areas in each building will include dining and entertainment center facilities, a media center including photocopying capability, high speed Internet and computer access, fax machine and other related amenities for use by our clients, with additional common area facilities to be determined. The exterior of each building will be gable roof, with upgraded siding and roofmg materials, brick or similar material and other exterior features in compliance with City requirements under the PUD, to be determined. There will be a mix of 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom units, each with individual washer and dryer hookups and covered deck/porches. Exterior work will include the construction of a storm water retention pond entirely within the boundaries of the property (not extending into "Lions Park"). Excavated material from pond construction will be used to raise the elevations of parking lots, drives and building pads. Non-compactable soils generated during grading, pond construction and building excavation will be either used in rear yard green space or along boulevard berms according to a more formal landscape plan to be submitted following concept approval. Pond construction will require permitting for de-watering in order to access material lying below the water table that exists on the site. This process is intended to minimize soil correction costs that are necessary as part of this proposed development, and also to eliminate as much as possible the import and/or export of materials. Mixed Use Element: The northerly one-third of the site is proposed to be developed into a mixture of professional office, commercial, and retail spaces, consistent with the "Old Town" use called for in the City guide plan. More details about the specific uses within the mixed use outlot shown on the site plan are not available at this time.