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INTRODUCTION The City of Little Canada has expressed an interest in evaluating development opportunities for property generally bounded by Country Drive, the St. Paul Water Works, and Owasso Boulevard. This report provides alternative land use concepts and a recommendation for consideration by the City of Little Canada. Upon beginning the evaluation, Yaggy Colby Associates found that certain research had occurred previously within the study area. In particular, the following studies were provided: 1. Carley Associates report of June 8, 1988 regarding the rerouting of Country Drive. 2. Business Development Services report of July 21, 1988 considering the use of tax increment financing to facilitate the relocation of Country Drive. 3. Northwest Associated Consultants report of August 5, 1988 also dealing with the Country Drive realignment. 4. Business Development Services report of August 8, 1988 providing a recommendation outlining a marketing approach for redevelopment of the Country Drive neighborhood. These reports provide significant background information. The findings presented by these studies, information provided by utility plans, the Little Canada Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, and our professional judgment formulate the basis for the recommendation and conclusions offered by this report. The report is organized to include a general description of the project area considering such physical factors as transportation patterns, utility systems, and existing conditions. The description is purposely concise to reflect the assumption that much is already known about the neighborhood. Following the general description, several alternative land use concepts are offered for consideration. Each land use plan will generate different reactions from existing and prospective property owners within the area. The challenge to the City of Little Canada is to select a plan which will minimize negative impacts upon existing owners, yet maximize the interests for redevelopment. In our judgment, the Burke Lane Alternative is the preferred solution for the reasons substantiated within the report. Page 47