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APR -18 -199? 11 13 MAC NXC MEMORANDUM 612 595 983? P.02/03 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH TO: Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: Stephen Grittman DATE: April 18, 1997 RE: Little Canada - Donovan Construction FILE NO: 758.10 The City Council addressed the issue of additional development on the Donovan Construction site, as a result of the expiration of Donovan's temporary building permit. Donovan's need for the temporary trailer was tied to their ability to expand on their property in a permanent manner. Donovan has begun to investigate two possibilities for access to permit greater intensity of site use. First, they have looked into the issue of improving their access over the current easement along the railroad tracks. They share this easement with Roseville Plumbing, located to the north of Donovan. Second, they have considered purchasing the residential property which is for sale along South Owasso to get direct access. With regard to the first option, the City has, in the past, spent considerable attention to the possibility that the easement may someday be improved to a City street. The problem with these designs was related to limited space between the proposed road and the industrial building in front of Donovan. Due to later permits Issued to that front building, any road would effectively eliminate the parking required for that building. It does not appear that construction of a City street is possible with the remaining land. Donovan's second option would solve the problem of direct access for Donovan, but Roseville Plumbing would continue to access its property via a private easement. Moreover, there have been other parties interested in the residential property, and this may not be a realistic option. 5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 55410 W PHONE S12-595-9630 FAX 61 2 -595 -9837 Page 55