Site Information: 

Address: 505 Holmes Street

Property Owner: ISD 720 

Lot Area: 1.96 Acres

Current Zoning: R1C, Traditional Neighborhood District

2040 Comp. Plan: Institution 

Wold Architects, representing ISD 720, has proposed the vacation of the alley in Block 74, City of Shakopee. The school district is proposing to vacate the alley to sell the Central School property as an entire block (see attached survey and exhibits).

The current school building and portions of previous parts of the building have encroached into the alley since at least 1937, which is the earliest aerial photo available of the site. 

Planning staff have notified the different utility companies serving this area of the proposed vacation. None of the utility companies have responded that they have existing or proposed utilities within the alley right-of-way. 

The City Engineering Department recommends approval of the request, with the condition that the applicant complete a Title Search to confirm that there are no utility interests within the alley. Planning staff also recommends approval of the request. 

The City Council will tentatively review this request and hold a public hearing on July 5, 2023.