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Little Canada Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council 1 February 1982 Page Two 1. Land Use. In spite of the existance of a number of residential dwell- ings, the area in question has been planned and zoned for commercial use for quite some time. The B -3, General Business District is Little Canada's most intense commercial zoning district. As such, the proposed shopping center is relatively unlimited as to the types of commercial activity which can occupy the site. 2. Resubdivision. The applicant intends to purchase portions of Lots 1 -4 and combine them with Lots 49, 50, 51, 36 and potentially 35. The eroposed shopping center would then utilize only a portion of the resulting land parcel. Due to the number of separate land pieces being assembled, it is recommended that the property in question be replatted based upon the provisions of the Little Canada Subdivision Ordinance. Since the Eisenmenger plat is quite old, a number of issues can be re- solved through replatting. First, unnecessary lot lines will be eliminated. This is important because the proposed structure crosses several existing lot lines. Previous drainage and utility easements, if any, are eliminated and new easements can be acquired as necessary to the proposed subdivision. Finally, important development data (e.g. existing site conditions, topo- graphic information, proposed grading, etc.) is provided under the platt- ing requirements. An issue related to resubdivision is park dedication. In our estimation, the project, whether platted or divided by metes and bounds, is subject to the requirements of Ordinance No. 172. This should be verified by the City Attorney. In view of the commercial nature of the area and the proximity to exist- ing recreational facilities to the north, it is presumed that the City will require cash in lieu of land as provided for in Section 2101.020, 2 (c). It is suggested that the project be referred to the Parks Commission for a recommendation on this issue. 3. Site Plan. Review of the proposed site plan indicates that the proposed development will comply with the lot requirements, setbacks and build- ing requirements of Sections 912.050 and 912.060 of the Zoning Ordinance once the property is replatted. In terms of the proposed liquor store, it should be pointed out that the developer must demonstrate that the building will not be within 800 feet of any existing school building or church.