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CC Regular Session 6.2. Meeting Date: 06/09/2020 By: Chloe McGuire Brigl, Community Development Information Title: PUBLIC HEARING: Introduce Ordinance #20-14 Vacating Drainage and Utility Easements and adopt Resolution #20-122 approving Final Plat and associated subdivisions (Case of Capstone Homes and City of Ramsey); Project 19-149 Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to review two (2) items related to the Puma Street realignment project, including a final plat for a parcel split of the existing road area, and the vacation of the underlying drainage and utility easements. Both of these items are standard processes for the City of Ramsey during this type of street reconstruction project. Notification: Public Hearing notices were sent via Standard US Mail to Property Owners within 700 feet of the Subject Property, as reflected by Anoka County Property Records. A notice was published in the Anoka Union Herald, the City's official newspaper. Observations/Alternatives: Resolution 2#0-122 • Parcel Split: The attached Parcel Split document shows the proposed parcel split for existing Puma Street NW. When existing Puma Street NW is vacated, Statute requires that the western half is vacated to the property directly adjacent to the west, and the eastern half is vacated to the property directly to the east. There are different ways that roads are dedicated to the City - some are dedicated to the City and others are on easement. This road was set up in different ways, and a Parcel Split is the cleanest way to vacate the right of way and follow Statute. This step is required if the Puma Street realignment project moves forward. Ultimately, this is an intermediate step to allow the ultimate plat creating the right of way for realigned Puma Street. • Final Plat: This Final Plat is for the realignment of Puma Street NW with Alpine Drive NW. The existing land is owned by the City. The City would retain a portion for right of way for Puma Street. The anticipated use of the remainder would be sold to the adjacent developers to be incorporated into their project. The NW corner is under purchase agreement from Capstone Homes for homes seen in their approved Preliminary Plat. Ordinance #20-14 • Right of Way Vacation: In order to realign Puma Street NW, the existing Puma Street must be vacated. This step must be approved via an Ordinance from the City Council per City Code. • Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation: In order to realign Puma Street NW, underlying drainage and utility easements must be vacated along the edges of the existing property. New drainage and utility easements will be dedicated with the Final Plats for the road realignment (Alpha Development 2nd Addition) and Riverstone 4th Addition. This process ensures clean title work and keeps the process running smoothly with Anoka County. Funding Source: The Applicant is responsible for all costs associated with project. Recommendation: