Item Coversheet

5.A.


Shakopee Planning Commission Meeting
August 8, 2019


FROM: Mark Noble, Senior Planner 
TO:Planning Commission
Subject:
Vacation of Public Drainage & Utility Easements - Windermere South and Mt. Olive Church
Policy/Action Requested:
Offer and pass a motion recommending approval of the vacation as recommended by staff.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation of approval for the vacation of public drainage & utility easements for property located within Lot 1, Block 3, Windermere South and within Lot 1, Block 1, Theis Highlands 1st Addition.
Discussion:
D.R. Horton, Inc. – Minnesota, is requesting that the Planning Commission forward to the City Council a recommendation approving their vacation of public drainage & utility easements within Lot 1, Block 3, Windermere South and within Lot 1, Block 1, Theis Highlands 1st Addition.

Introduction
D.R. Horton, Inc. – Minnesota is proposing development of this property that requires a new plat submittal in conjunction with this vacation of easements. If approved, the new plat will incorporate new easements consistent with City and utility requirements.

City departments, Scott County and other outside agencies were given the opportunity to review and provide comments regarding this application. City Engineering, Comcast and SPUC support the request, provided that the vacation be concurrent with new drainage & utility easements being granted with the plat of Mount Olive Church Addition at the requested size and locations.

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 to consider the vacation of the public drainage & utility easements. On that date, comments from staff members and utilities, as well as a recommendation from the Planning Commission, will be presented to the City Council for consideration.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Site Aerial
Mt. Olive Easements Vacation
Windermere South Easements Vacation
Proposed Final Plat
Engineering Memo
SPUC Memo