Public Hearing - Vacating Portions of Drainage and Utility Easements in Hunt Addition, Davis Farms Addition, and Trott Brook Addition

Three existing platted parcels are proposed to be replatted into two parcels called Davis Farms Second Addition.  This plat is in relation to the expansion of the Green Valley Greenhouse.  The three existing parcels have perimeter drainage and utility easements that should be vacated and re-dedicated in the proposed plat along the new property lines.

Notification was provided in the Anoka UnionHearld Newspaper on August 12.  Mailed notices were sent on August 10 to property owners within 350 feet of all three existing parcels.  The utility providers were emailed a notice directly.  

Each of the three parcels was platted with typical perimeter drainage and utility easements. With the adjustment of lot lines, the existing easements would be in the wrong locations.  New perimeter easements will be provided with the new plat.  

The Hunt Addition parcel included a large rectangular area over the ditch at the southwest corner of the lot.  This easement is excessively large and can be reduced in area.  

Alternatives:
1. Approve the vacation as requested by the applicant and recommended by staff.
2. Approve the vacation with modifications.
3. Deny the vacation based on certain findings leaving the existing easements in place.  This would affect the placement of planned greenhouses.

Costs associated with this request are covered by the applicant.

Staff recommends approval of vacating the easements as new easements will be dedicated with the new plat.

Motion to adopt Resolution #22-182 vacating drainage and utility easements on parcels in the plats of Hunt Addition, Davis Farms Addition, and Trott Brook Addition.