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Little Woods Report <br />November 8, 2000 <br />Page 7 <br /> <br />of the unknown variables have been addressed, such as soils suitability. Staff would <br />also make an attempt to personally meet with those property owners directly <br />impacted by any potential development, especially those property owners having the <br />most to gain or lose from the development. It would make sense that participation of <br />all affected property owners would be necessary to make this or any type of <br />development worthy of additional consideration. In terms of adjoining property <br />owners not directly impacted by the subdivision, (i.e., those property owners south of <br />8247 Long Lake Road), their voice and opinions would be of utmost concern, yet the <br />property owners behind them fronting unimproved Woodlawn Drive (Jeff Malmgren, <br />for one) cannot be denied an opportunity to build on their lots. Thus, to achieve the <br />best design scenario, staff would entertain input from all parties to promote <br />consensus among the neighborhood residents. <br /> <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Staff is seeking feedback from the Council regarding potential development within the <br />“Little Woods” area. If the Council supports the concept of a low-density <br />development, staff would ask that it be directed to arrange for soil borings to better <br />assess the feasibility. If the results of the soil borings indicate that development is <br />possible, staff would like to be able to contact metro area developers to informally <br />assess their interest in the opportunity to work with the City to creatively design and <br />implement an environmentally sensitive subdivision worthy of the community’s <br />support and region’s recognition. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />_____________________________________ <br />James Ericson, Planner <br /> <br />