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A, <br /> rk1 <br /> 1iItem# 6 . 9 . <br /> ty of ,1 MEMORANDUM <br /> .lkRi• <br /> ver TO: Planning Commission <br /> FROM: Stephen Wensman, Planner 1k] <br /> DATE: November 24, 1998 <br /> SUBJECT: Request by the City of Elk River <br /> for an Ordinance Amendment, <br /> Public Hearing Case No. OA 98-3 <br /> Request <br /> The City of Elk River requests an ordinance amendment to allow open space <br /> development (clustering) in the Rla and Al zoning districts <br /> Overview <br /> There has been significant interest by developers and residence to allow <br /> opens space subdivision development (clustering) in the rural areas of Elk <br /> • <br /> River. Staff has been directed by the Planning Commission to research and <br /> prepare an appropriate ordinance. <br /> Staff has researched clustering ordinances from a variety of communities <br /> including Sherburne and Washington Counties, and Lake Elmo. Staff has <br /> consulted with several developers and the Minnesota Land Trust and the <br /> Park and Recreation Commission and incorporated many of their comments <br /> into the proposed ordinance. <br /> Attachments <br /> • Open Space Ordinance <br /> • Comprehensive Plan, Residential Plan, December 18,1995 <br /> • Comparisons by Municipality <br /> Comprehensive Plan <br /> According to The Comprehensive Plan, it is a goal to: <br /> encourage the development of a quality residential community which <br /> retains a semi-rural atmosphere while accommodating growing <br /> • <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD &Phone: (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br />