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Case File: CU 06-23 <br />Page 2 <br />Location: 13020 Orono Parkway (Across from City Hall) <br />Zoning: R1c (Single Family Residential) Land Use: OS (Open Space) <br />Adjacent N - R1c Adjacent N - OS <br />Zoning: E - R1c Land Use: E - OS <br />S-R1c S-OS <br />W - R1 c W - OS <br />Site Area: Approximately 4.00-acres <br />Floor Area: Building = 16,542 sgft <br />Parking Required: 54 stalls <br />Req'd : Proposed: 55 stalls <br />60 Day Rule: Action must be taken on this request by September 22, 2006 <br />Overview <br />In an effort to better serve patrons of the Elk River Library System, the Library Board began a <br />process for a site feasibility study to determine which site is best suited for the library program. On <br />October 4, 2005 the Library Board interviewed three architectural firms and selected KI{E architects <br />to provide these services. <br />KKE presented their findings to the City Council that the site across from City Hall overlooking <br />Lake Orono was the most appropriate location. The decision was based on land area (ability to <br />expand in the future), visibility and connection to other public/cultural amenities. The City Council <br />directed staff to negotiate a contract with KKE to begin architectural services to construct a Library <br />at the subject property. <br />The City's intent is to build the Library with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design <br />(LEED) Certification standards. The LEED Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, <br />consensus-based national standard for developing high performance, sustainable buildings. <br />Many aspects of the building design is to meet the LEED standards such as day lighting, high <br />performance mechanical and electrical systems and minimizing the amount of impervious surface on <br />the site. <br />Analysis <br />Building Design <br />The proposed structure will be approximately 16,542 square feet in size and is situated on the site to <br />maximize its visibility, take advantage of the lake view and provide the needed area for a future <br />addition. The majority of the building will be about 16-feet in height with an area within the center <br />S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2006\CUP\CU 06-23 Elk River Library\CU 06-23_PC.doc <br />