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Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. <br />C O M M U N I T Y P L A N N I N G • D E S I G N • M A R K E T R E S E A R C H <br />PLANNING REPORT <br />TO: Little Canada Planning Commission <br />FROM: Cary Teague <br />DATE: 2 February 1996 <br />RE: Little Canada - Stoneridge Preliminary Plat <br />FILE NO: 758.09 - 96.01 <br />BACKGROUND <br />Royal Crest Homes is requesting preliminary plat approval for Stoneridge, a nine lot single <br />family residential development in the northeast corner of the City. The subject property <br />is located within the R -1, Single Family Residential Zoning District. The western portion <br />of the subject property (Lots 1 -3) is property that was previously platted as an Outlot for <br />the Aspen Grove Subdivision, developed in the late 1980's. This area is heavily wooded, <br />contains a wetland, and a 30 foot wide drainage and utility easement along the western <br />property line. <br />The applicant is also requesting a one (1) foot road right -of -way width variance at the <br />opening of Stoneridge Court (the cul -de -sac which will serve the proposed lots). The <br />variance is necessary due to an existing garage located on the proposed right -of -way, <br />north of proposed Lot 9. This is the only location in which roadway access is available to <br />the site. <br />Attached for reference are the following exhibits: <br />Exhibit A - Site Location <br />Exhibit B - Preliminary Plat <br />Exhibit C - Grading & Drainage Plan <br />Exhibit D - Utility Plan <br />ANALYSIS <br />Lot Sizes. In the R -1 district, the minimum lot area requirement is 10,000 square feet for <br />interior lots and 11,000 square feet for corner lots. The one corner lot within the proposed <br />5775 Wayzata Blvd. • Suite 555 • St. Louis Park, MN 55416 • (612) 595- 9636•Fax. 595 -9837 <br />Page 13 <br />