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1.81PATTHIVREVP S,5S'Q 11•Ql 1:1 g4MN4$143.n ?,!1TnS,,, 5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 952.595.9837 planners @nacplanning.com MEMORANDUM TO: Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: Stephen Grittman DATE: July 3, 2002 RE: Little Canada - Drywall Supply Concept PUD FILE NO: 758.09 - 02.28 Carl Johnson of Drywall Supply is seeking a concept review of the re -use of the former Knox Lumber site at 3203 Country Drive. The following issues should be discussed with the intent of giving the developer direction for Development Stage PUD plan preparation: The proposed zoning designation would be B -W on the north portion of the lot, and a rezoning to 1 -1 on the south portion of the lot to accommodate the applicant's desire for outdoor storage. Planning staff would suggest consideration of an I -P, Industrial Park designation on the south portion to introduce a limitation on the amount of land that can be consumed by outdoor storage. The applicant had previously indicated that his need for outdoor storage was limited in scope, and the 1 -P designation would control the expansion of storage. 2. The dividing line between B -W and the Industrial district is an issue. The City had requested that the applicant move the zoning line as far south as possible to accommodate the largest B -W parcel and building as possible. The concept plan shows a future building of up to 30,450 square feet, with parking area surrounding the building. Planning staff is concerned that actual development of this building would be inhibited by the need for additional truck circulation. Moreover, parking should be encouraged to the south of the building where the soils are reportedly less capable of accommodating a large building. By placing the zoning line as shown, outdoor storage on the south parcel in maximized, and building area on the north parcel is minimized.