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17 <br />It is acknowledged that many of these properties have development constraints –for most,those constraints <br />are at least part of the reason that the area remains partially undeveloped.The City will not consider those <br />constraints to be reasons for circumventing the development standards of the community.Instead,the City <br />encourages property owners to work creatively with the land toward unique neighborhood design,including <br />street design, custom lot grading, natural landscapes, and other development approaches. <br />Finally,there are both utility and environmental issues that exist in some portions of District 11.As a part of <br />consideration of any new development,the City expects to work with development interests to resolve existing <br />issues to the extent possible. <br />Resource Protection <br />Historic Preservation <br />The preservation,protection and continued use of areas,buildings,structures and other objects that have <br />historic,aesthetic or community value is a benefit to the welfare and education of Little Canada residents. <br />Historical,cultural or archeological heritage of a city is one of its most vital assets for establishing a local <br />identity and sense of community.As such,the protection of these assets for future use and education is a <br />priority.Little Canada has an established semi-public organization,the Little Canada Historical Society,that <br />works to identify and protect potentially historical elements within the City.These efforts will become <br />increasingly important as more of Little Canada’s existing development becomes eligible for listing on the <br />National or State Register of Historic Places. <br />Solar Access Protection <br />Ensuring that all properties have adequate access to sunlight is a priority not only for potential solar energy <br />systems, but for the protection of property and aesthetic values. Solar access protection <br />is provided for in Little Canada by the uniform implementation of lot and building performance standards <br />found in the Zoning Ordinance. Requirements such as maximum building height and yard setback standards <br />are essential for creating separation between structures and allowing equal sunlight access for all <br />properties. <br />Aggregate Resources <br />The Metropolitan Council’s 2040 Regional Development Framework includes a policy which encourages local and <br />regional entities to work together to reclaim,conserve,protect and enhance the region’s natural resources. <br />Aggregate resources (sand,gravel and rock)have been identified as resources vital to the region.According to <br />the Minnesota Geological Survey’s Aggregate Resources Inventory of the Metro Area,Little Canada does not <br />possess any primary or secondary aggregate resources.