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2� n , memo TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: James Ericson, Planning Associate RE: Two Vacant Lots facing unimproved Laport Drive DATE: February 26, 1999 Attached to this memo is a map showing the location of two vacant lots on unimproved Laport Drive. These lots (marked "A" and "B" on the map) have recently been sold on contingency to Mike Aplikowski,who would like the Council to allow for the installation of a sub-standard street extension to service the two lots. The other contingencies associated with the purchase are as follows: • Favorable Wetland Delineation • Favorable soil borings with minimal correction needed • Issuance of Wetland Buffer Permit(depending upon location of wetlands) The current City standards regarding street construction call for a 32-foot wide, nine ton street with B-618 curb and gutters. Mr. Aplikowski would like to know if the Council would allow something less than standard, considering the street would be no longer than 100 to 125 feet and would service no more than two lots. Mr. Aplikowski has also expressed an interest in a third lot behind the two lots on unim proved Laport Drive. This lot, marked "C" on the map, is controlled by the City of Mounds View via a use deed through the County. The original intent of the use deed was for the construction of an underground water reservoir and pumping station. The lot, however, does not meet minimum lot size requirements and as such could not be developed without a variance. In addition, the lot is land-locked without any street service. There was a street platted with this subdivision to service the lot--Faber Street-- which is also unimproved. Because only 30 feet was reserved for the Faber Street right of way, it cannot be developed as a street. I will be at the meeting on Monday night to discuss this request, as will Mike Ulrich and Mr. Aplikowski.