HomeMy WebLinkAboutA015 - Council Action Summary dated June 26, 2007 ITEM # 33
DATE: 06-26-07
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: VACATION OF SOMERSET SUBDIVISION INGRESS-EGRESS
EASEMENT
BACKGROUND:
An Ingress-Egress Easement was granted to the City across the south 25' of Lot 1
Somerset Subdivision, 11t" Addition, for the purpose of providing access to the common
parking area (Outlot UU Somerset Subdivision, 18t" Addition) behind the Ames Racquet
and Fitness Club. In order to facilitate development of said Lot 1, the property owners
have requested this easement be vacated. A new easement across the west 25' of
Outlot WW Somerset Subdivision, 11t" Addition (The Cafe driveway) is being provided
to maintain access to Outlot UU.
The developer previously indicated to staff that he desires to utilize Lot 1 to provide a
connected expansion of the Ames Racquet and Fitness Club. Staff pointed out to the
developer that this is not allowed under the current requirements that regulate maximum
building size in Somerset, and that a code change proposal would need to be approved
by Council for that expansion to occur. Notwithstanding that requirement, however,
staff views elimination of this driveway as a positive step from a traffic management
standpoint. This will reduce the number of potential vehicle conflicts on Stange Road,
which should facilitate better operation of that roadway.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve vacating the Ingress-Egress Easement across the south 25' of Lot 1
Somerset Subdivision, 11th Addition.
2. Retain the easement as granted.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Vacating the existing easement will provide more flexibility in developing Lot 1, while
access to Outlot UU will be maintained via the new easement. This will also provide
better access management on Stange Road. .
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, thereby approving the vacation of the Ingress-Egress Easement
across the south 25' of Lot 1 Somerset Subdivision, 11t" Addition.
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