Correspondence 1985-1989 Dahlgren

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,' � Planning Office Hours, April 30, 1986 Page 5 . We pointed out the importance of planning for the ultimate use of the westerly half of the site which is undeveloped and zoned B-1. The undeveloped area is approximately two and one-half acres, and will be further landlocked if a new structure is built north of McDonald's. We stressed the undesirability of purposely landlocking the parcel further, and that a more intelligent approach would be better for the landowner and the City, involving the prepara�ion of an overall plan for the site. We discussed the flexibility and purposes of planning a development concept, and that a public street not necessarily be extended to the westerly portion of the site. Mr. Halverson had not realized the possibilities for such access methods. • � We also reviewed the situation with respect to the bowling alley to the south, suggesting that if the land were yet available, that he might consider putting the two together. Such acquisition would materially improve the accessibility of the westerly portion of Mr. Halverson's land (the B-1 zoned area�. Mr. Halverson noted that his lease on the McDonald's franchise has twelve years to go. During that time, the McDonald Company has the first right of refusal if he were to put any of the land up for sale. He, therefore, does not intend to do so. The staff had a good chat with these people, and they seemed very amenable to considering an overall solution, and appreciative of the purpose and results of the meeting. The parcel measures 657.43 feet in depth, with a frontage (on Snelling) of 301.61 feet.