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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. 4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422 Telephone: 763.231 .2555 Facsimile: 763.231 .2561 planners @nacplanning.com MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: NAC FILE: Little Canada Planning Commission Michael Darrow / Stephen Grittman December 2, 2005 Little Canada - Evergreen Hills Preliminary Plat 758.09 - 05.36 Background and Analysis Jeffrey James Construction is seeking Preliminary Plat and Final Plat approval for a six lot subdivision referred to as the Homes of Evergreen Hills. The site is located between Old and New County Road C. The site is zoned R -1, Single Family Residential and is guided for low density residential land uses. The subdivision was reviewed at a conceptual stage in August of 2005. Issues raised during that review included the overall cul -de -sac design, setbacks, vegetation and buffering issues and maintenance within public right -of -ways. Below is a review of the Preliminary Plat based upon the plans dated 10.31.05. Comprehensive Plan and Zoning. The Comprehensive Plan guides this area for low - density residential land uses. The site area is zoned R -1 Single Family Residential District. The purpose of the R -1 District is to provide for low density single family detached residential dwelling units and directly related complementary uses. In review of the proposed subdivision, the overall layout and proposed single- family uses meet the intent of the R -1 District and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Lot Area and Setbacks. Below is review of the lot area and setback requirements of the R -1 District and that which is proposed by the applicant. R -1 District Requirement Proposed Lot Area (Interior) 10,000 square feet 11,850 square feet + 11,920 square feet Lot Area (Corner) 11,000 square feet Lot Width (Interior) 75 feet Lot 5 is 70 feet Lot Width (Corner) 80 feet 80 feet