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Little Canada Planning Commission 5 September 1978 Page Two At the Planning Commission meeting in which the Ryan Industrial Park preliminary plat was discussed, it was suggested that, due to the number of easements existing on the property (Amoco, NSP and St. Paul Waterworks), Mr. Ryan should clear all construction proposals with the concerned parties. It has since been discovered that the St. Paul Waterworks and presumably Amoco and NSP require permits for any development which occurs on their properties. The City has no power to waive these requirements and the permits should be obtained before the City issues building permits. An issue which has arisen in Little Canada with regard to development is that of enforcement. This is especially evident in the case of Ryan Industrial Park. The location of the building on Lot 3, Block 2 supports this argument. The building in question was allowed to be built with a 30 foot front yard setback rather than the required 40 feet. In addition, the driveway and entrance doors are situated so as to encourage and even necessitate vehicles maneuvering on or from the public street. In the future, R is suggested that enforcement of the code requirements are more closely adhered to, in order that everyone who must abide by the requirements be treated equally. The following are issues which must be resolved on an individual site basis. Lot 1, Block 2 1. The plat for Ryan Industrial Park indicates a 20 foot utility easement running through this lot (see attached copy). The applicant proposes building directly over this easement. While certain activities (i.e. parking) can occur over easements without problems, allowing construction over an easement should not be allowed. 2. The St. Paul Water Works requires that a permit be obtained for any activity occurring on property which they own or control . 3. The dimensions of the site plan are inconsistent with actual dimensions shown on the final plat for the Industrial Park. According to the applicant, he intends to correct this prior to the September Planning Commission meeting. 009