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Fcc 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: Allan Hunting /Stephen Grittman DATE: 9 July 1990 RE: Little Canada - Fire Hall Rezoning FILE NO: 758.09 - 90.51 BACKGROUND The City has acquired a parcel zoned B -3 on which they will be building a new fire hall. Current B -3 zoning is not compatible with the proposed use. In order to make the parcel's zoning consistent with the proposed use, the City has two options to follow. One option is to rezone this parcel P, Public /Semi- Public District, the other is to add as a conditional use to the B -3 District governmental buildings. This memo will address the issues of both options and make a recommendation as to the most practical choice. OPTION 1. REZONING: In order for the City to rezone this parcel it must show that its development is consistent with (but not limited to) the following factors: 1. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and have been found to be consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Comprehensive Plan breaks down the City into 22 planning districts (p.94). The parcel in question is located in Planning District 14. District 14 is characterized as the "Hub" for community recreation, civic, business and church activities. Currently lands to the north and east are zoned P, Public /Semi- Public District. The Comprehensive Plan also states that this District should remain the Hub for civic activities. Based on current surrounding zoning and comprehensive plan strategies, a rezoning request would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 4601 Excelsior Blvd. •Suite 410 • Minneapolis, a g e 3 516. (612) 925 -9420 • Fax 925 -2721