HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-19 NAC Memo Re Jacob's 2nd AdditionNORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTSI INC.
5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Tom Melena
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: December 19, 2000
RE: Oak Park Hei — Jacobs 2 d Addition — Preliminar and
Final Plat
FILE NO: 798-02 — 00-15
Please be advised that the Plannin Commission, at their December 14, 2000 meetin
voted unanimousl to recommend the preliminar and final plat of Jacobs 2nd Addition.
The propert which is directl east of the intersection of Hi 5 and 36, was
ori platted in 1998 as Jacobs Addition. In 1999 the owner obtained adjacent
parcels from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The re of the applicant
is to create Jacobs 2nd Addition with two lots for commercial development.
The subdivision of this site is complicated b an existin Northern States Power
easement and a draina pond easement. No structures ma be built within the
easements. As a result, development is limited to the northern half of the propert
This limitation necessitates that Lot 2 have a lon access from Neal Avenue North to
the development footprint in the rear of the lot. The proposed subdivision is consistent
with all zonin and subdivision re The Cit staff is a to the re to
vacate all the easements of Jacobs Addition, and replace them with the easements
shown on the preliminar plat.
No one elected to speak for or a the subdivision at the public hearin The
Plannin Commission recommended the vacation and prelim inar plat with the
followin conditions.
1. The applicant shall shift the site lot line of Lot 2 to the south at the street ri
wa to allow Lot 1 to have at least 250 feet of fronta on Neal Avenue North.
2. The applicant should plat Outlot A as part of Lot 2.
3. The drainage and utility easement of Jacobs Addition be vacated and replaced
with the easement indicated on the preliminary plat.
4. All access points and utilities shall be subject to the review and approval of the
City Engineer.
PC: Kris Danielson
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