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Release drainage, utility, sightline and retaining wall easements no longer needed for transportation related purposes along CSAH 19 (Smithtown Road) in the cities of Shorewood and Tonka Bay
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BE IT RESOLVED, that approximately 2,407 square feet of drainage, utility, sightline and retaining wall easements located adjacent to County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 19 (Smithtown Road) in the cities of Shorewood and Tonka Bay, be declared excess and released; and that said easements are legally described in Attachment A.
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Background:
A developer, TSML Properties, LLC is requesting the release of approximately 2,407 square feet of drainage, utility, sightline and retaining wall easements adjacent to Smithtown Road for the development of Lake Park Villas consisting of 11 twin homes (seven homes in the city of Shorewood and four in the city of Tonka Bay).
Based on county staff review, these easements will no longer be needed after the retaining wall is removed.
Current Request: This request is for authorization to declare certain easements as excess right of way and release approximately 2,407 square feet of drainage, utility, sightline and retaining wall easements located adjacent to Smithtown Road as legally described in Attachment A for the residential development as requested by the developer.
Impacts/Outcomes: Approval of this request will release interests no longer needed by Hennepin County and facilitate residential development on the two parcels.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval