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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA APRIL 10, 1997 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Little Canada, Minnesota was held on the 10t day of April, 1997 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Chairman Gene DeLonais called the meeting to order at 7:30, P.M. and the Following members of the Commission were present at roll call. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Gene DeLonais Mr. Scott Barraclough Mr. John Keis Mr. Rick Montour MEMBERS EXCUSED: Mr. Dennis Carson Mr. Dan Knudsen Mr. Fred Schletty ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Scott Richards, City Planner Mrs. Kathy Glanzer, Admin. Asst. MINUTES There being no corrections to the minutes of the March 13, 1997 meeting those minutes stood approved as read. CONCEPT Mr. Frank Frattalone reported that he owns the property north of Pioneer REVIEW - Park and would like to develop this area with twinhomes. Mr. Gordie PITRINA PARK Howe would be the builder. Frattalone reported that the property is currently zoned Industrial -Park. The site has been for sale for a long time, and it is apparent it will not sell as an industrial site. Frattalone felt the property would be a good location for a townhome project. Gordie Howe was asked to build the townhomes because of his good reputation and the quality of his projects. Frattalone pointed out that his uncle owns a lot abutting Centerville Road just north of Allen Avenue. His uncle has indicated that he does not want to dedicate additional right -of -way for Allen Avenue given that his property is only 111 feet in width. The additional right -of -way would make his property unusable. Frattalone indicated that the additional right -of -way could come from his property located on the south of Allen Avenue. However, this would cause for ajog Page 36