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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC. MEMORANDUM TO: Little Canada Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council FROM: Brad Nielsen DATE: 1 July 1981 RE: Hoggsbreath Disco - C.U.P., Off -Site Parking FILE NO: 758.09 (81 .23) BACKGROUND Due to parking problems experienced at the Hoggsbreath Disco, the owner -Mr. Tom Duray, has proposed an off -site parking lot to be located on the north side of Demont Avenue just east of the 7 -11 Store on the corner of Demont and Rice Street. The property in question is currently undeveloped and zoned "B -3 ", General Commercial . Surround- ing land uses and zoning are shown on Exhibit A, attached. ISSUES AND ANALYSIS Section 903.060 J . of the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance requires a conditional use permit for off -site parking in any zoning district. While review of the Ordinance requirements and proposed site plan indicates that the off -site parking lot is basically consistent with City standards, certain items should be discussed: 1. The site plan conforms to all requirements of Section 903.050, including setbacks and dimensional requirements. The plan also conforms to the provision which requires that such use not be located more than 300 feet from the main entrance of the principal use being served. 2. The plan includes use of a driveway being proposed for the Flameburger Restaurant. As you are aware, the Flameburger request involved a variance for the driveway on Demont Avenue. Our recommendation regarding that variance was for the City to approve the variance with a condition that the property adjoining it on the west side should be allowed joint use if the owner so desired. From a planning and design perspective, the layout appears to serve both properties quite well. Since joint use of the driveway is strongly recommended, the owners of both properties 4820 minnetonka boulevard, suite 420 minneapolis, mn 55416 612/925 -9420 11