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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000038_pg204Page 4 October 14, 1975 a lot division with five lots on Sunnyside to allow for this road easement. He had his surveyor redraw the plat into five lots. Then, in attemps to sell the lots, interested parties were no longer interested after they heard the costs of the assessments. He said it seems nobody wants to pay that much for that size lot. He said Ramsey County ultimately decided not to ask for the additional 16 feet. They said it was a misunderstanding because of an incorrect drawing made by his surveyor. Mr. Balk said he would like to go back to his original request of six lots on Sunnyside. Mrs. Haake, Planning Commission Chairwoman, said the Planning Commission was concerned if the City would want to take the full 16 feet and she feels the City should get together with the City of Blaine to see what their plans are for County Road J. Mayor Johnson said he feels County Road J is a problem that will be kicked around for a long time unless in some way they are able to free money for the highway. It may not be a good idea at this point to make the corner lot 116 feet. Councilman Hodges felt Mr. Balk should be given an opportunity to get as many lots as possible. Mr. Balk said he would like to know what he would be allowed to do concerning the platting of his land considering all of the items he mentioned. Mayor Johnson said the City should allow for the road easement at this time because it cannot be recovered later on. Councilman Hodges said as long as the County does not need the additional easement, he sees no reason to request it. Councilman Baumgartner feels a 33' road bed should be kept which will have to be continued along County Road J and a 49 foot right of way would only leave way for inviting a four lane highway. Councilman Pickar does not see a need for requesting a 116' lot on this corner. Councilman Shelquist said County Road J is classified as a minor arterial. He said he talked to Mr. Clark of Ramsey County Records and Research and he showed him a map which showed the existing Co. Rd. J roadbed after being He doesn't see a need for a 116' lot on the corner of this particular relocated parcel. However, on allowing this he would like to add that in addition in Blaine. to a 33' setback, that an additional 16 feet setback be requested for the house, protecting future homeowners. MSP (Johnson- Hodges) to set preliminary plat hearing on the Duane R. and Diane E. Balk Subdivision for 8 :30 p.m., October 27, 1975, and that the Council will permit on this particular subdivision a 100 foot corner lot and that the City of Blaine, County of Ramsey, and State Highway Department be notified that the Council will be considering a preliminary and final plat on this development with the anticipation of approving a 100 foot corner lot on County Road J and if they have anyobjections they should be encouraged to inform us of these objections. MSP (Baumgartner- Hodges) to amend the motion to maintain a 33 foot road easement on County Road J. 5 Ayes