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THROUGH LOT: Section 2 Subdivision 2 number 52 defines "through lot" as follows: 52. Lot, Through - A lot which has a pair of opposite lot lines abutting two substantially parallel streets, which is not a corner lot. On a through lot, both street lines shall be front lot lines for applying this Ordinance. The east lot line of the property abuts on the Hennepin County right-of-way. If the right-of- way is to be treated as a "street", then the property should be deemed to be a "through lot", even though it is also a "corner lot". We believe that the drafters of the definition never contemplated that a condition could exist where a through lot was also a corner lot. But that appears to be the case here if the right-of-way is considered to be a street, which would seem logical since it could be opened as a stgreet at any time the County might choose to do so. If the property is a "through Lot", then the setbacks for this site would be 35 feet on the east, west and south side of any structure constructed. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The City's comprehensive plan needs to be reviewed to determine how this area should be zoned. The present Land Use Plan is not clear on what the appropriate use for this area should be. The City began to discuss land use questions at the time of the Kenzie Terrace Revitalization Program, however, this area was not included. It may be appropriate that this area be studied to determine the most appropriate land use, traffic circulation and image as a gateway into St. Anthony. STAFF RECOMMENDATION No formal action is needed by the Planning Commission other than comments on the proposed development. Because the development does not meet the requirements of the ordinance, the developer must make the decision if they would like to proceed with development of this site. Regardless of this proposal, there are many planning issues in this area. The Planning Commission may want to recommend a moratorium on development of this area until all the planning questions relating to use, traffic and the comprehensive plan can be addressed.