Legislation Details

File #: RES 22-046    Version: 1 Name: Rec Petition to Vacate Drainage & Utility Easement - Arris II Apartments (V22-03)
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/4/2022 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/4/2022 Final action: 4/4/2022
Title: Receive Petition and Order Public Hearing for Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements, Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, Cloverleaf Commons, Vacation No. V22-03
Sponsors: Dan Schluender
Attachments: 1. Petition signed, 2. vacation exhibit

Consent Agenda - Dan Schluender, City Engineer

 

Title

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Receive Petition and Order Public Hearing for Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements, Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, Cloverleaf Commons, Vacation No. V22-03

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Executive Summary

The City received a petition dated March 16, 2022 from SEQR Blaine LLC, requesting the vacation of the existing drainage and utility easements along the shared lot line and along the northern portion of Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, Cloverleaf Commons; according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota, as shown in Exhibit A (attached).

 

Background

The property was originally platted as Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1 Cloverleaf Commons. The two properties are being combined into one parcel. The current drainage and utility easements are no longer needed.  Engineering staff has reviewed the request and is in agreement with the vacation.

 

Schedule of Actions

04/04/2022

Receive Petition and Order Public Hearing

05/02/2022

Public Hearing and Adopt Vacation Resolution

 

Strategic Plan Relationship

This item is part of the city’s strategic plan for Growth Management. 

 

Board/Commission Review

This item was not presented to any boards or commissions.  Public input will be received by council at the Public Hearing on May 2, 2022.

 

Financial Impact

No Financial Impact to the city for this request. 

 

Public Outreach/Input

Notice will be officially published for the calling of the Public Hearing on May 2, 2022.

 

Staff Recommendation

By motion, adopt the Resolution.

 

Attachment List

Petition

Vacation Sketch

 

Body

WHEREAS, the City Council has received a petition dated the 16th day of March, 2022, requesting vacation of the existing drainage and utility easements along the shared lot line and along the northern portion of Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, Cloverleaf Commons; and

 

                     WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has reviewed the petition and recommends that the City Council hold a Public Hearing on the requested vacation.

 

                     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:

 

1.                     The Council will consider the petitioned vacation of easements for the property owner.

 

2.                     A Public Hearing shall be held on the proposed vacation at 7:30 PM on the 2nd day of May, 2022 and the City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and vacation as required by law.

 

PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 4th day of April, 2022.