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LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADDENDUM January 23, 1981 In 1978, the City of Little Canada was roughly 70 percent developed with an estimated population of 6,950. According to Metropolitan Council projections, Little Canada's population was expected to reach 8,000. Since then the 1980 preliminary census counts have been distributed, indicating a 1980 population of 7,082 and 3,197 households. Based on the updated census counts, land use allocations to the year 1990 have been projected. The following growth trends should be noted: RESIDENTIAL The Land Use Plan and the Zoning Map indicate that the existing land use is dominated by residential development. The land use allocations indicate this trend will continue with the City's proportion of residential land expanding. The density of future residential development will be much lower than what exists today. In 1977, 53 percent of Little Canada's housing was comprised of high density multiple family dwellings. This percentage of high density development is not consistent with the low density, rural character the City strives toward. Currently, the City has approximately 15 acres of land zoned R -3, Multiple Family Residential. It is expected that future residential development will con- sist of single family units and mid - density multiples. COMMERCIAL Commercial activity has, for the most part, generally located along Rice Street. The Development Framework suggests that the Rice Street area be further developed and re- developed in a more clustered internalized commercial design. Future commercial develop- ment should be more limited, however, highway commercial development and commercial office development appear to be the current trend. INDUSTRIAL The Land Use Plan and the Zoning Map indicate that most of the northeast corner of the City is designated for industrial development. This area is attractive to potential developers due to both its accessibility and visability from major transportation routes. Currently Little Canada has several industrial parks platted within this area, with streets and public utilities provided. It is anticipated that this area will be developed by 1990 and is reflected in the land use allocations. A -1