Minutes - Council - 11/12/1996 - 11/12/9

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COUNCIL BUSINESS/PUBLIC HEARING Case #1: Request for Vacation of Easements; Case of Robert Muller Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Robert Muller is in the process of replatting his property in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of 167th and T.H. #47. She explained that, currently, the bank structure is situated on two lots and the drive-up canopy encroaches onto a 39-foot wide easement previously dedicated to the City that runs parallel to T.H. #47. The grocery store encroaches onto one of the bank lots, and the employee parking lot for the grocery store extends into the residential homestead to the noah. Mr. Muller has a buyer for the bank structure which is currently vacant, and prior to the sale, it is appropriate to mplat the property so that each structure is located on its own lot and meets appropriate setbacks for the district. All these vacations would allow the City to "wipe the slate clean" with the new lot lines. Mayor Hardin closed the regular meeting at 7:04 p.m. in order to conduct the public hearing. Plll~li¢ Hearing Mayor Hardin called the public hearing to order at 7:04 p.m. Citizen Input John Johnson, 16800 St. Francis Boulevard NW, Ramsey, asked for clarification of what's happening. He added that he has a lot of problems with water in the ditch near his home. Ms. Frolik responded that this is relocating existing drainage easements. The outer perimeter of our lots should have 10' drainage easements. This plat has these drainage and utility easements. Now Mr. Muller is replatting because the Super Vaiu crossed a property line and the bank is on two lots. Mr. Muller replatted so the grocery store will be all on one lot. He's moving one line to the east, erasing another line (as shown on the map). He is moving a line to the north to accommodate additional parking on the north side of the Super Valu store. She reassured Mr. Johnson that nothing is being changed on 168th. Mr. Johnson wished it would change something because he has water in the ditches all the time. Ms. Frolik continued that the City is just relocating the drainage and utility easements to follow along new property lines. Mr. Johnson asked if he would end up with storage garages, etc. in that area. What's the motive for doing all this? Ms. Frolik answered that this is to get the drainage and utility easements to follow the new property lines. There have been no discussions about what Mr. Muller has planned for his property. These easements have to be eliminated that cross through buildings. Mr. Johnson asked why this had to take place. Ms. Frolik replied that when this plat was initially developed, the developer was allowed to build on two lots. Mr. Johnson expressed concern that something will happen with the farm house eventually - concem about what will happen with that property. If nothing is to happen with that property, he stated he is fine with the vacation request. City Council/November 26, 1996 Page 4 of 17