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VITTAC 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 A C H PLANNING REPORT TO: Little_ Canada Planning Commission FROM: Stephen Gr.ittman DATE: 8 January 1990 RE: Little Canada - North Subdivision FILE NO: 758.09 - 89.73 BACKGROUND The City, as part of the Centre Place Plat processing, rezoned the north 135 feet of four western most lots between County Road C and the new Rosewood Drive. The intent of the rezoning was to ensure the property owners of the ability to develop their lots which would front on Rosewood Drive, and to maintain a reasonable depth from County Road C for commercial development. Ms. North has proposed the subdivision of her parcel, all of which is zoned R -1, to create a 175 foot deep lot from Rosewood Drive. ANALYSIS Through the processing of the Rice at C Center PUD and the Centre Place Plat, it has been the City's intent to achieve the following objectives, among others: o Accomplish quality commercial development along the Rice Street frontage. o Preserve the area for a quality single family neighborhood along as much of the Iona Lane property as possible. o Preserve the ability for quality commercial uses to be developed in the remaining County Road C frontage. The commercial zoned lots along County Road C are approximately 350 feet deep and 75 -80 feet in width. An average of 135 feet of lot depth is desirable to create a conforming developable single family parcel. In this regard, the Council rezoned the north 135 feet of the property to R -1, Single Family. The applicant has requested a.lot split of 175 feet in depth, leaving the south approximately 175 feet for the current structure and residential 4601 Excelsior Blvd.-Suite 410 Page 58 116•(612)925- 9420•Fax 925 -2721