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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC. MEMORANDUM TO: Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: Stephen Grittman DATE: 4 October 1983 RE: DuCharme Subdivision FILE N0: 758.09 - 83.31 BACKGROUND Mr. Gerald DuCharme and Mrs. Clara DuCharme have proposed the subdivision of their property south of County Road B -2 between Edgerton and Arcade Streets (see Exhibit A, Site Location Map attached). Previously, Mr. DuCharme had proposed subdivision of the parcels which included a dedicated street ending in a cul -de -sac and potentially provided for further subdivision. It was withdrawn, however, when Mr. DuCharme could not agree to the necessity of a maintenance contract for the temporary street. It may be noted that the Planning Consultant would be available to assist in the drafting of such an agreement should Mr. DuCharme find it helpful. The current proposed subdivision consists of the creation of two new lots fronting on County Road B -2 in addition to maintaining frontage for the remaining southern portion through an extension of that portion of the County Road (see Exhibit B, Site Plan attached). .. ISSUES AND ANALYSIS Section 1006.030 (e) of the Little Canada Subdivision Ordinance states: When a tract is subdivided into larger than normal building lots or parcels, such lots or parcels shall be so arranged as to permit the logical location and openings of future streets and appropriate re- subdivision, with provision for adequate utility connections for such resubdivision." The proposed subdivision is so arranged as to virtually preclude further development without a complete restructuring of property lines as drawn. It must be assumed that further development will occur, whether by current or subsequent owners, and the purpose of the preceding ordinance section is to allow that to occur with a minimum of administrative manipulations. 52 4820 minnetonka boulevard, suite 420 minneapolis, mn 55416 612/925-9420