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CC Regular Session 6. 3. Meeting Date: 07/09/2024 Submitted For: Adam Martin, Community Development By: Adam Martin, Community Development Information Title: PUBLIC HEARING: Adopt Resolution#24-182 Vacating Part of a Drainage and Utility Easement at 7990 Sunwood Dr. NW; Case of Take 5 Oil Change Purpose/Background: The City has received a Land Use Application from DSGW Architects (the "Applicant") on behalf of Garage RE LLC, doing business as Take 5 Oil Change (the "Permittee") for an Easement Vacation to accommodate an 1,860 square foot commercial building at 7990 Sunwood Drive NW(the "Subject Property"). Notification: Staff attempted to notify property owners within 350 feet of the Subject Property, as reflected in the Anoka County Property Records, as well as the small utility companies, of the request for the vacation of part of an existing drainage and utility easement on the Subject Property and the Public Hearing to be held by the City Council. A notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Anoka County UnionHerald,the City's official newspaper. A proposed development sign was placed on the Subject Property. Observations/Alternatives: Project Overview The Applicant is proposing to construct an 1,860 square foot commercial building on the Subject Property to accommodate Take 5 Oil Change, a quick-service oil change business. A portion of the proposed building encroaches into a platted drainage and utility easement that is currently not needed. Thus, the Applicant has submitted a Land Use Application to vacate this portion of the drainage and utility easement. Staff notified all small utility companies regarding the requested Easement Vacation. To date, no responses have been received from any of these companies to state their approval or objection to the request. Additional Information The site plan was reviewed by Staff and Planning Commission alongside the Applicant's request for a Conditional Use Permit. All other site conditions and improvements were found to be in compliance with applicable City Code requirements. The Conditional Use Permit will be brought to City Council for review and approval on Tuesday, July 9th. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility. Recommendation: Staff recommends approving the Easement Vacation. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution#24-182 Vacating Part of a Drainage and Utility Easement at 7990 Sunwood Dr.NW. Attachments