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Olson Subd. Report Sept 7, 2005 Page 2 Park Dedication Requirements Every subdivision of land is subject to park dedication requirements. The City Code in Chapter 1202 indicates that up to 10 percent of the land value be dedicated to the City to help offset future park impacts associated with the development of land. This subdivision will not result in any additional dwelling units nor will it intensify development. In return for the deed restriction and lot combination requirement as stated on the previous page, staff will recommend to the City Council that no park dedication fees be applied to this subdivision. Easements With every subdivision of land, the City requires that drainage and utility easements be dedicated around the perimeter of the lot. In December of 2001, the City approved a subdivision of the land directly south of the subject property, and it was this subdivision that created Mr. Olson’s lot at 2933 Oakwood Drive. Easements were taken around the periphery of 2933 Oakwood Drive and similar easements should be taken around the periphery of Tract D, except at the south of Line of Tract D where it will be joined with Mr. Olson’s existing lot. Because easements may not be dedicated on certificates of survey or registered land surveys, dedication is accomplished by a separate document recorded at the same time the new deeds are recorded. The survey however may show the location of these easements and bear text stating essentially the following: “The proposed public drainage and utility easements shown herein have been dedicated by a separate document and recorded with Ramsey County.” The Registered Land Survey should be revised to show the above text and to reflect proposed 10-foot public drainage and utility easement areas along the north, east, and west property lines of Tract D. Staff will prepare these documents with descriptions provided by the applicant’s surveyor. Technical Issues The Registered Land Survey has been sent to the City Attorney’s office for review and to the City’s engineering technician and director of public works for consistency with the City’s subdivision and utility needs. It has been pointed out to the applicant that it would be preferable to have the west line of Tract D shifted to the west by approximately five feet to be consistent with the north-south property line to the south. The Public Works department confirms that it would prefer the shifted lot line if the subdivision is to move forward. Finally, the City Attorney indicates the applicant will need to provide a Title Commitment for the parcel. Public Comment Minor subdivisions of land do not require or necessitate a public hear or notification. With the proposed subdivision, no development would occur, even so, staff sent notices to the adjoining property owners so that they would be aware of the proposal.