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City of Mounds View Planning Commission Report Meeting Date: June 4, 2003 Title: REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTY LOCATED ON COUNTY ROAD H2 Introduction: Minnesota Statutes require that the Planning Commission review and make recommendations regarding proposed purchases of real estate within the City of Mounds View by the City to make sure such acquisitions are in keeping with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The City of Mounds View has the opportunity to acquire tax-forfeited property located between 3000 and 3016 County Road H2 for $68,901.14 (See attached calculation statement from Ramsey County). The City currently has a use deed, however, acquiring the 1.5 acre lot in the north central portion of the block would facilitate the development of a significant housing subdivision in the City of Mounds View. Discussion: Currently the City owns or controls approximately 6.5 acres of land in the block bounded by County Road H2, Knollwood Dr., and Woodale Drive, and what would be Pleasant View Dr. if it existed (see attached parcel map). During the past eight years the City has acquired three lots along Co. Road H2—2946, the parcel behind 3000, and 3016. Two of the lots are over 630 ft in length and are among the largest in the City not fully developed. The lot between 3016 and 3000 is a tax-forfeited property owned by Ramsey County and controlled by the City though a use deed. In February of this year, one of the neighboring property owners, Blaine Fyksen, expressed a willingness to work with the City to develop his property for single-family homes. Mr. Fyksen owns several parcels (totaling 4.1 acres) that border the City’s property to the west. He does not want to see high-density residential development in the area, but would be willing to sell if the property would be developed for high-end homes (approx. $400-500,000 each). The entire block is currently zoned R-1. During this spring three developer groups have been preparing concept plans for the proposed County Road H2 Residential Project. City Staff presented these initial concept plans to the Planning Commission at its 5/21/03 meeting. The developers (Dave Regel Construction, Homes by James, and Pro Craft Homes) were present to respond to Commissioners’ questions. The Planning Commission viewed all the concept plans as appropriate and ones that would be positive for the City. The Planning Commission encouraged that all three developers be considered by the City Council. Item # 6