Public Hearing: Adopt Resolution #24-167 Vacating a Drainage Easement at 15890 Xenon St. NW

The plat of Nature View Addition was recorded in 1989.  The plat included a large area designated as a drainage easement to protect the floodplain of Ditch 66 and the surrounding wetlands. 

In 1996, a new house was constructed on one of the lots.  It was also constructed mostly within the drainage easement, though on high ground. The property files do not indicate why the house was constructed in this area.

The current owners are in the process of selling the house and this encroachment is holding up the sale.  The property owners have gone through the FEMA flood plan amendment process (LOMA-R) to determine that the area where the house was constructed is not in the floodplain.  Therefore, the area is not needed for drainage purposes that the easement is providing. Once vacated, the owners are able to sell the house and the buyers are able to secure a mortgage on the property.  

Private utility companies were notified.  Of those companies that responded, they indicated that no utilities are present.  

Notification was posted in the June 7, 2024, Anoka Union Herald and emailed notices were sent to the private utility companies operating in Ramsey.  

Staff recommends vacating the easement.  

Motion to adopt Resolution #24-167 vacating a drainage easement at 15890 Xenon Street NW.