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the City. The Plan states the future development in this section of the City shall maintain or enhance the existing cohesive land use pattern. ANALYSIS The applicant is proposing 16 single family units on a 7.7 acre site. The site is comprised of three parcels, two of which are within the City of Little Canada. The southern triangular piece is within the City of Maplewood. This piece contains three lots adjacent to the border with the City of Little Canada, and the remainder of this parcel has been designated as common open space. The portion of the site located within the City of Little Canada is 5.5 acres. The single family homes will primarily be arranged along anorth-south public street. The site will be complimented by two stormwater ponds within outlots and a common open space area to the south within the Maplewood jurisdiction. The site is bordered by single family residential uses to the north, east, and west, and the City of Maplewood to the south. Staff has recommended that, subject to the Park Commission comments, the open space outlot be eliminated by extending the lot lines through to the south. With regard to coordinating the Maplewood, the applicant will need to file a preliminary plat request to that City for the 3 separate lots south of the corporate limits line. Prior to final platting of the development, jurisdiction over these lots, along with utility service to the area, will need to be resolved. Lot Requirements and Setbacks. The underlying zoning of the site is R-1, single family residential. The following chart illustrates the performance requirements for the R-1 District, as well as what is proposed for the site. Only the units and acreage within the City of Little Canada are included in the calculations below. The three Maplewood lots appear to meet the Maplewood lot size requirements, and would also comply with Little Canada regulations if applicable. The information provided reflects the minimum proposed for the project: Re uired Pro osed Lot Area 10,000 sq. ft. 11,000 s . ft. corner 10,055 sq. ft. 11,343 s . ft. Lot Width 75 feet 81 feet Front Yard Setback 30 feet 30 feet Side Yard Setback 7.5 feet 7.5 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet 30 feet As proposed, all pertormance requirements appear to be met. The only issue relates to Lot 16 which, due to the presence of the adjacent parcel, results in a wide, shallow lot. The applicant has indicated that the building pad for this site is variable. The building pad illustrated on the plat appears to meet the setbacks. The applicants are cautioned that variances for setbacks on newly platted lots are highly unlikely. 2