Item 3.6 Villas at Kitredge CrossingsRequest for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Planning � City Planner Licht
Consent I City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
City Engineer Wagner
STRATEGIC VISION
12 April 2021
3.6 —Villas at Kittredge
Crossings
THE_UITY OF, OTSEGO
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Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
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Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
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Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECO(VIIVIENDATION
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City staff recommends adoption of a resolution vacating existing drainage and utility easements
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APPROVAL OF A. CONTRACT?
1S A PUBLIC
HEARING REQUIRED?._
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No
Yes - held by Planning Commission 21 September 2020
BACKGROUND%J
IJSTIFICATION:
The City Council approved the final plat for Villas at Kittredge Crossings on 22 March 2021. The
applications included vacation of existing drainage and utility easements overlaying the subject site. A
public hearing had been held on 21 September 2020 to consider the vacation with the first proposed
development of the subject site, but a resolution was not adopted to affect the vacation. With approval of
the final plat based on the revised development plan for the subject site, the vacation resolution is to be
adopted prior to recording the final plat and development agreement.
SUPPORTING
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■ Resolution 2021-30
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Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-30 vacating existing drainage and utility easements within Outlot H,
Kittredge Crossings.
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RESOLUTION NO.: 2021-30
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING VACATION OF EXISTING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
OVER OUTLOT H. KITTREDGE CROSSINGS.
WHEREAS, the property owner has initiated vacation of existing drainage and utility easements
dedicated over the property legally described as Outlot H, Kittredge Crossings, City of Otsego, County of
Wright, State of Minnesota; and,
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed the request and determined that the existing drainage and
utility easements are unnecessary for public purposes; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at their regular meeting on 21 September
2020 to consider the vacation, preceded by required published and mailed legal notice, and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard all parties interested therein, closed the public hearing and
recommended that the existing drainage and utility easements be vacated; and,
WHEREAS, the existing drainage and utility easements serves no useful public purpose; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council having considered all information received finds that the existing drainage
and utility easements serve no useful public purpose and vacating the existing drainage and utility
easements would be in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That the existing drainage and utility easements dedicated over Outlot H, Kittredge Crossings,
City of Otsego, County of Wright, State of Minnesota are hereby vacated.
2. The City Council hereby determines that the vacation of said existing right-of-way and drainage
and utility easements shall cause no damage to any abutting or nearby property owners and
therefore no damages are awarded to any such property owners.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 12th day of April, 2021.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR.
OPPOSED:
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CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. StockampI Mayor
ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, City Clerk