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northwest Essociated co PLANNING REPORT sultEnts, Inc. TO: Little Canada Planning Commission-- - FROM: Stephen Gr.ittman DATE: 8 May 1989 RE: Little Canada - Stellick Lot Split FILE N0: 758.09 - 89.24 BACKGROUND Mr. James Stel. lick has applied for a subdivision of a parcel from the Market Place Shopping Center property. The purpose of this split is apparently to separately mortgage a center expansion. The parcel is located at the east end of the existing building, adjacent to the Garden Terrace Apartments. ANALYSIS The division of this parcel is not unusual in the context of a multi- tenant development. We do have some concern procedurally, however. First, a number of easements cross the property, some extending under the existing building. By creating a new parcel here, the City is in effect making some representation as to the 'ability of the site to be built upon. These easement questions should be addressed at the time of submission. Second, the lot would have no public street access. An easement for access extends from Market Drive only as far as the Garden Terrace parcel. Creating a lot with no street frontage is counter to Ordinance requirements. Third, the resulting property descriptions are extremely long. Their length makes verification of the description a particularly difficult and confusing task. There may be some question as to whether the County will accept the descriptions for recording. Fourth, the center was originally processed as a Conditional Use Permit PUD. Any expansion would have to be processed as an amendment to that PUD. Such an application was made in 1986, however, it has since lapsed due to non -use. Page 18 4601 excelsior blvd., ste. 410, minneapolis, mn 55416 (612) 925 -9420 fax 925 -2721