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Mounds View City Council July 24, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 6 i Hollow neighborhood. He stated that when Dave Regal Construction purchased the lot, the easement was in excess of what was originally determined to be dedicated. He stated an engineering firm provided an area that would be vacated that is consistent with the high level of the storm water management pond. Director Ericson stated he requested a review from Sunde Engineering and they confirmed the easement is in excess and had no problems with the developer's report. He stated he then sent the report to Bonestroo, the City's engineer, and they also confirmed that vacating the easement would not cause detriment to the storm water management pond. Director Ericson stated he is requesting the public hearing be opened through the next meeting so all affected residents can be present. He stated there are a number of exhibits showing where the lot site is and some submittal information from Regal Construction. Director Ericson stated one of the plans shows the easement area to be vacated and pointed out on the site map where it will be vacated. He stated it would be vacated consistent with the engineers report and is asking that Rice Creek Watershed review the request. He added that approval would be contingent on Rice Creek Watershed review and approval. Director Ericson stated Staff is confident it could be vacated and there is no public purpose in keeping the excess easement property. Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. Dave Regal, Dave Regal Construction, stated the vacation is being requested because the home is being built for ahandicapped-accessible home. He stated when the lot was purchased, they were not aware of the excess easement. David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road, asked if it would cost the City any money to vacate the property. Director Ericson stated it will not and the applicant is responsible for all costs. The public hearing was continued until the next meeting. Mayor Marty asked if the entire area shown on the lot is easement. Director Ericson stated that it is. Mayor Marty asked for clarification about the area that will be vacated. Director Ericson stated it is approximately 1500 square feet. Councilmember Flaherty stated the consulting engineer stated that the vacation will not be detrimental to the storm water management pond and asked for clarification about the Rice Creek Watershed approval. Director Ericson clarified the approval and stated that the vacation will not be detrimental to the storm water management pond. Mayor Marry asked if the area has been graded. Director Ericson stated the area graded for ponding was in excess and that the land will be graded back into the property.