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VACATION OF 14TH AVENUE '1'H1:RMOTECH
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends the following motion: Move approve Resolution RZ93 -22 recommending
approval of Ordinance 93 -731 vacating the east 1/2 of 14th Avenue.
Overview. 1-
Thermotech is proposing to construct a 50,000 square foot addition to their building at
5th Street South. 7nnconjunction with$ this proposed addition Thermotech is also requesting to
vacatethe, east 1/2 of 14th Avenue. The west 1/2 of 14th is in the process of being vacated
f61-,the abg.property owner, C1iffLambert. The east 1/2 of 14th Avenue i
uttm is 33 feet wide.
Aen s ue i located on the west- .:side; of the site and is proposed to b e use for p
4th Avenue in this location is only 248 feet in length and is vacated to the south to .the r
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P Issues to Consider.
o Is the right-of-way needed for a public purpose?
o Does the right -of -way provide access to the abutting property?
o Are there any utilities in the right-of-way?
Support Documents.
o Analysis of Issues
o Location Map
o Resolution RZ93 -22
o Ordinance 93 -731
Nanc. Anderson, AICP
Planner
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VAC 93 -1
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Primary Issues to Consider.
o Is the right -of -way needed for a public purpose?
14th Avenue in this area abuts most of the west side of the applicants property. South of the
applicant's property, 14th Avenue has been vacated. It would be difficult to construct this
roadway at future date because of the previous vacations of 14th Avenue. The City
Engineering Department has reviewed this request and determined that there appears to be no
future need to construct or extend 14th Avenue.
o Does the right of way provide access to the abutting property?
Due to prior vacations, 14th Avenue in only 248 feet in length. 14th Avenue does not provide
access to the applicants property nor does it provide access to the property to the west or any
other properties. Access to the applicant site and the abutting property to the west is from 5th
Street.
o Are there any utilities in the right of way?
To the staffs knowledge there are no utilities in the right -of -way. The utility companies were
notified of the vacation when Cliff Lambert, the abutting property owner requested a vacation
0 of 14th Avenue. The utility companies did not object to the vacation. Staff is requesting that
if 14th Avenue is vacated, the City retain an easement for utilities in the future. Mr. Lambert
furnished the City with similar easements.
Alternatives.
1. Recommend approval of the vacation. By recommending approval of the vacation
Thermotech will be able to construct their addition as proposed.
2. Recommend denial of the vacation. By recommending denial of the vacation
Thermotech will not be able to construct their addition as proposed.
3. Continue for further information. If the Planning Commission indicates that further
information is needed the item should be continued.
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO 93 -731
ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF 14TH AVENUE SOUTH LYING SOUTH OF
5TH STREET SOUTH BLOCK 2, L.P. CREVIER'S FIRST ADDITION, WEST
MINNEAPOLIS
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
That the following described thoroughfare in the following designated area of the City of
Hopkins:
That part of the east half of vacated 14th Avenue South lying between the extensions westerly of
the north line of Lot 19 and the north line of Lot 24, Block 1, L.P. Creviers First addition to
West Minneapolis:
be and the same is hereby vacated as a public thoroughfare.
First Reading: November 2, 1993
Second Reading: November 16, 1993
Date of Publication: November 24,1993
Date Ordinance Takes Effect: December 15, 1993
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
ATTEST:
James A. Genellie, City Clerk
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: RZ93 -22
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A VACATION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF 14TH AVENUE
WHEREAS, an application for a vacation VAC93 -1 made by
Thermotech, a division of Menasha Corporation, to vacate the east 1/2
of 14th Avenue is recommended for approval.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for a vacation VAC93 -1 was filed with
the City of Hopkins on September 24, 1993.
2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed and
published notices, held a public hearing on the application
and reviewed such application on October 26, 1993: all
persons present at the hearing were given an opportunity to
be heard.
3. That the written comments and analysis of the City staff and
the Plannin g Commission were considered.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for vacation
VAC93 -1 is hereby recommended for approval based on the following
Findings of Fact:
1. That the east 1/2 of 14th Avenue abutting the
applicant's property is not needed for a public
right -of -way.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that application for VAC93 -1 is hereby
recommended for approval based on the following conditions:
1. That the applicant provide utility easements for the vacated
east 1/2 of 14th Avenue.
Adopted this 26th day of October, 1993.
Patricia M. Reuter, Chairperson