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Mounds View City Council May 23, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 15 Mr. Hasselbrack stated that they do meet some of the criteria and reviewed with Council. He stated that this is the only option available to them to gain viable space, as they are landlocked and not able to move to further south. Council Member Stigney stated that they could not support the request if there are no other options available to consider. He stated that the Planning Commission has reviewed and determined that none of the criteria has been met to justify the hardship. Mayor Marty asked the applicant how long they have been at this location and if their business has grown considerably, which is the reason for this request. Mr. Hasselbrack stated that they have been at this location since 1999 and confirmed that they have grown some since that time. He stated that they have been dealing with the problem since 1999 and would like to have it resolved. MOTION/SECOND Stigney/Gunn To approve the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial of Resolution 6544 for Ace Supply Company's request for a variance appeal to reduce the front parking setback to zero feet primarily on the basis that the application does not meet the criteria for improvement. Ayes - 3 Nays - 1 (Gunn) Motion carried. • D. Resolution 6537, Approving the Acquisition of Taz Forfeited Property for Purposes of Stormwater Management. Director Ericson stated that the City received notification from Ramsey County on two forfeited parcels located in the northwest part of the City. He stated that a map of the area is attached for Council review noting that one parcel is a legal, developable lot and the other is an Outlot intended for stormwater management. He stated that Staff is recommending that the City acquire the parcels. He stated that the pond does go over the property line into a triangular lot not that the City does have easements on the lot. He stated that Staff is recommending that the City acquire use of the deeds for these two lots and send letter to Ramsey County indicating the desire in order to alleviate any potential disputes that these two parcels could be developed. Mayor Marry clarified that the parcels would be owned by Ramsey County. Director Ericson confirmed that the parcels would continue to be owned by the State, Ramsey County would manage the taxes and would be allowed to use the property. He indicated that he spoke with the County and it is his understanding that the fees would be less than $300. Mayor Marty agreed that as they begin to redo and fix the roads there would be a need to contain the water and since these sites are already being used in an unofficial way to retain water it would • seem to be a good idea for the City to retain the control of these parcels.