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MEMORANDUM northwest associated consultants, inc. T0: Little Canada Mayor and City Council Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: Stephen Grittman DATE: 6 November 1984 RE: Tom Thumb Parking Lot Variance FILE NO: 758.09 - 84.45 NOV ry 1984 "OF LITTLE. CANADA BACKGROUND Lianne LaBore, owner of the Tom Thumb on Lake Shore Avenue, has applied for a variance from the Ordinance requirement that no parking be allowed within the public right -of -way. Currently, traffic in the parking lot is confusing and congested, due in part to the location of the northernmost access driveway. The proposed design shows a one -way circulation with angle parking on both sides. ANALYSIS This proposal raises a policy issue for the City. While the variance request does not meet the requirements of the Ordinance with regard to hardship, the ment. The situation ofrproblemssrwith maintenance and administration. Among these are ownership and easements on the site, snow removal, snow storage, and general maintenance. Also, the question of who will pay for any necessary utility work in the street or easements, along with any associated street repair, would have to be settled beforehand. Approximately 18 cars can park in a head -in fashion under the current arrange - rowtof thesdouble- stackeddarrangementh would nextend intopthes public vright-of- way approximately 11 feet. By reducing the angle parking to 30 degrees (an unusually "steep" angle), the double stack design could be accommodated entirely on the shopping center's property, although the number of spaces would be reduced back to 18 stalls. It should be noted that according to the plans, a portion of the right -of -way is now being used for drive aisle space. This is in spite of the fact that adequate width exists for the head -in parking and a standard 24 foot aisle. 019 4820 minnetonka blvd. minneapolis, minnesota, ste. 420 55416 tel. 612/925 -9420