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NI4R1IWJWrkfl A % %4:1411Al'ka c04N1 %ta4•ANUe4,, liNit, <br />5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 <br />Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 952.595.9837 nac@winternet.com <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Little Canada Planning Commission <br />FROM: Stephen Grittman <br />DATE: February 13, 2001 <br />RE: Little Canada - Theis Subdivision <br />FILE NO: 758.09 - 01.03 <br />Background <br />Tom Theis has applied for a subdivision which would create three lots and an extension <br />of Leeward Way, between Arcade and Greenbriar in the northeast part of the City. Over <br />time, Leeward Way has been extended parcel by parcel, with an eventual connection to <br />Allan Avenue. This area has been the subject of previous study, with a long -term plan <br />providing for the connection to Allan Avenue, and eventually, an extension to the south <br />which would likely terminate in a cul -de -sac. Because of the number of property owners <br />in the area, the City Council has opted to allow the extensions to occur piece by piece as <br />individuals decided to develop. The parcel now in question is the last single owner to be <br />able to develop their own land without the cooperation of neighboring property owners. <br />Analysis <br />The proposal would extend Leeward Way south an additional 85.72 feet, providing for two <br />new buildable lots, one on each side of Leeward Way, and preservation of the existing <br />home site on Arcade. The applicant's sketch illustrates a new property line which would <br />maintain a 30 foot setback to the rear line of the existing home as required. The plan <br />appears to show an accessory structure in the rear yard as well. This structure must <br />maintain a minimum 10 foot setback. A survey will be required to verify all lot dimensions <br />and setbacks as a part of any final approval prior to recording of the subdivision. <br />As part of this application, the applicant is also seeking the approval of a variance from the <br />maximum cul -de -sac length requirements of 500 feet. The current length is about 650 feet <br />from Arcade Street, and would be extended to about 735 feet. By approving the area <br />Page 14 <br />