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M Little Canada Planning Commission 1 May 1978 Page Three Rezoning The proposed rezoning of property from R-1 to 1-1 and R-2 is primarily a land use issue. The fact that the north half of the site is zoned 1-1 indicates that the City had previously intended for the property to be developed as industrial. While the Comprehensive Plan has not yet been completed, a preliminary indication is that the plan also designates the area as an industrial use. Based upon the assumption that industrial use is desirable in this location, the question becomes whether or not it is feasible for anyone to develop a parcel of that size. Another question which arises is whether or not property developed as R-1 allows for a transition between single family use and industrial use. The applicant proposes to increase the industrial zone by rezoning the top half of the R-1 property to 1-1. To create a transition he would rezone the south half to R-2. Preliminary Plat - Industrial Use Grading. The somewhat dramatic topography of the property in question is not particularly well suited for industrial development. The applicant has stated that he is fully aware that a considerable amount of grading will have to be done to make the site more useable. In preparing the actual preliminary plat, the applicant should also submit a detailed grading plan subject to review and comment by the City Engineer, showing the changes he intends to make. Drainage. Upon submission of a preliminary plat for approval by the City, the applicant should include a detailed drainage plan. The plan should then be reviewed for acceptability by the City Engineer. Of primary concern is the potential impact the proposed development could have on the Innot property on South Owasso Boulevard. Every precaution must be taken to ensure that stormwater runoff will not adversely affect this residential use. Circulation. The Little Canada Platting Code suggests that when cul-de-sacs are used, they should be kept to as short a length as possible. The proposed street is shown as being approximately 1,000 feet long. There are perhaps two alternatives to the street as proposed The first is to continue the street through to Jackson Street. In doing so, the residential neighborhood south of the site would become penetrated by industrial traffic, which is highly undesirable. The second alternative is a form of loop road within the site. This, however, would increase the amount of street needed, and be an unefficient use of the land. So, while the 1,000 foot cul-de-sac is admittedly excessive in length, it is probably the most logical design for the site.