05-26-1998 EDA - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

EDA Memo -Housing Replacement Program May 21, 1998 Page 2 50 years old must be evaluated for historical significance. This will be accomplished by forwarding general property information and a property photo to the Minnesota Historical Society for review. The EDA will not enter into a purchase agreement or award funding for demolition on a property which qualifies for the National Registry of Historical Structures. Staff has determined that the subject property meets the characteristics as noted in items 1,2,and 3 of the Property Eligibility Criteria. Because the property meets at least 1 of the 4 outlined criteria, it must also meet item numbers 5-8 of the policy to be considered for purchase by the EDA. As noted,the proposed property meets the criteria in item numbers 5,6 and 7. The city has not yet proceeded with the requirements of item number 8 which requires a historical significance evaluation. This will be completed if the EDA requests staff to proceed with acquiring the property. FUTURE LAND USE/COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN The subject property was included in the recent redevelopment proposal for a Walgreens at the corner of Highway 10 and County Road I. According to the owner,the property was to be purchased and demolished by the developer as part of the proposed redevelopment. Because the proposed development is not proceeding,the owner of the subject site is requesting the city purchase his property through the HRP. The city is currently in the process of drafting a comprehensive guide plan for the city. The comprehensive guide plan is scheduled to be adopted by the end of the year. Because of the uncertainty in future land use designations for the Highway 10 corridor and more specifically the subject site,the EDA may consider postponing further consideration of the subject site for purchase through the HRP until the review and adoption of the comprehensive guide plan is complete. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED Approve EDA Resolution No. 98-EDA-91 recommending denial for the purchase of 7761 Eastwood Road for the Housing Replacement Program at this time,pending review and adoption of the city's comprehensive guide plan. 1' p . .01 Steve I org Housing Inspector 717-4023 Attachments: Exhibit A: Letter of request from Stuart Trelstad Exhibit B: Location Map- 7761 Eastwood Road Exhibit C: Resolution No. 98-EDA-91 NADATA\GROUPS\COMDEV\HOUSING\MVHRPIEAST7761\MAY26CC.REP