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Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. U R B A N P L A N N I N G • D E S I G N • M A R K E T R E S E A R C H PLANNING REPORT TO: Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: Stephen Grittman DATE: 2 April 1990 RE: Little Canada - North Suburban Lot Split /Variance FILE NO: 758.09 - 90.22 BACKGROUND Mr. Richard Schreier has applied for a lot split and variance to allow subdivision of the "triangle" parcel and the intersection of New County Road C and Old County Road C. The property is zoned R -2, Medium Density Residential. The developer wishes to subdivide the parcel into two separate lots to accommodate two two - family structures, a total of four units. A variance is being requested from the lot area requirement of 15,000 square feet for two family structures. One lot would be approximately 15,150 square feet (conforming) and the other would be 14,560 square feet (non- conforming). The proposed structures would meet all required setbacks. ANALYSIS This parcel has undergone a number of development proposals and analysis over the past several years. In March of 1988, our office prepared a land use analysis of the site based on the City's Comprehensive Plan policies and general planning principles. A copy of that report is attached for your reference. The recommendation from that study suggests a niid density residential land use which would allow four to six dwelling units. The current proposal would result in four units, well within Comprehensive Plan guidelines for medium density. The parcel consists of 29,718 square feet. The subdivision proposal comes 282 square feet short of the 30,000 square feet necessary for two fancily lots. At the required 7,500 square feet of lot area per unit, this site would accommodate 3.96 dwelling units. 4601 Excelsior Blvd. •Suite 410 •Minneapolis, MN 55416.(612) 925-9420•Fax 925 -2721 Pano 70