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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3I - Maple Park Shore Acres CONSENT AGENDA: REQUESTED BY : SUBJECT MATTER: DATE: Introduction: BACKGROUND: HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 q8J$~ {;" 2Q9/ 3 (i) RALPH TESCHNER, FINANCE DIRECTOR CONSIDER APPROVAL OF WAIVER OF ASSESSMENT BALANCE ON LOTS 1-3 OF OUTLOT A, MAPLE PARK SHORE ACRES OCTOBER 15, 1990 Dale Hossler, the property owner of Lots 1-3 Subdivision of Outlot A Maple Park Shore Acres, (Parcel # 25 038 001 0 & 25 038 001 1), has requested the City Council to waive the balance of special assessments remaining upon his property. The aggregate amount outstanding is $1,742.31. Water and sewer utilities were installed in this area during 1978. At that time the three lots were determined to comprise a single, substandard building parcel and was assessed the equivalent of 50' and a total dollar amount of $3,871.86. The lots existed under separate ownership while the Wagon Bridge improvement project was being constructed. However, the intent during the assessment hearing process was for the lots to be consolidated for the purpose of building permit application. The reason for his request is that, under today's standards, the property no longer qualifies for an appropriate building envelope as is readily apparent on the attached map. The square footage of the parcel approximates 9300 sq. ft., which is slightly under the minimum requirement of 10,000. However, the extreme lack of depth of these lots prevents construction of any suitable home. The abandoned railroad right-of-way behind the lots is not owned by Hossler. It is also not practical to combine that property with Lots 1-3 because the topography is a steep ravine not conducive or economical for building. Since the parcel cannot utilize utility service as provided, the property also no longer derives any benefit. Staff's contention is that while the Council is not presently obligated to waive the specials, an inequity does currently exist and there appears to be justification for the removal of the existing assessments. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 DISCUSSION: RECOMMENDATION: ACTION REQUIRED: staff would recommend that the current special assessment balance of $1,742.31, representing all future installments beginning with 1991 be abated. This abatement will have no impact on debt service payments; and no refund of assessments paid will occur. Motion to approve as part of the consent agenda is in order. N//2 SEe. 35 SU .~ 8 q' ,).., q' Q" Q)Q ~ q' ~ ~ Q" ~~ rv ~\OGE :'0 r:'\ ,":"" Q .. IE " ~ ; CT SITE au TI.QT