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Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. U R B A N P L A N N I N G • D E S I G N • M A R K E T R E S E A R C H PLANNING REPORT TO: Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: Allan Hunting /Stephen Grittman DATE: 5 August 1991 RE: Little Canada - Carlson - Condit Street Vacation FILE NO: 758.09 - 91.19 BACKGROUND Mr. Ronald Carlson is requesting vacation of that portion of Condit Street that runs along the east side of Lot 10, Block 2 of the Southern Slope Addition adjacent to 216 Burke Lane. Mr. Carlson is requesting this vacation so that he may be able to construct his house closer to Burke Lane, mostly for reasons of elevation and the sewer line. Mr. Carlson applied for and was granted a setback variance for this lot in May 1987. Previous to that in 1986, Mr. Dukowitz had applied for and was granted a setback variance on the same lot. In 1985, the City Council considered and denied a request to vacate this same portion of Condit Street. The Council's decision was based upon the fact that at that time, this area of the City was largely undeveloped and therefore, it would be unwise to vacate a street which may be needed in the future. ANALYSIS When the Southern Slope Addition was developed, the 30 foot wide right -of -way was dedicated by the developer, therefore, any right -of -way vacated would go to Lot 10. With the development of the water works easement into a pedestrian trail, the Park Commission has received interest from the Burke Lane neighborhood to have a direct access to the trail. This direct access would come from the Condit right -of -way. Mr. Carlson discussed the vacation issue with the Park Commission at their June meeting to see what they may want for access to the trail. The Park Commission determined that access to the trail 5775 Wayzata Blvd. • Suite 555 • St. Louis Park, MN 55416 • (612) 595- 9636•Fax. 595 -9837 Page 30