Sponsor: Public Works
Title
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Release of Storm Sewer Easement
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the release of the existing storm sewer easement across a parcel of land located at 1644 Larpenteur Avenue West, Falcon Heights, Minnesota 55113.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the Release of Easement.
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Background and Rationale
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The applicant, Velair Development Company, is requesting that Ramsey County forever vacate the easement dated July 23, 1959, and recorded with the Ramsey County Registrar of Titles on October 16, 1959, as Document Number 409653. The easement grants Ramsey County the authority to construct and maintain a storm sewer pipe that crosses through the subject property located at 1644 Larpenteur Avenue West, Falcon Heights, Minnesota 55113. The applicant will be constructing a 110-unit apartment building on the subject property. Construction is expected to commence in July 2026.
As part of this redevelopment, the existing storm sewer pipe must be removed to allow for the construction of the apartment building. A new storm sewer pipe will be constructed at a different location on the subject property, rendering this easement obsolete. The new storm sewer pipe will be owned and maintained by the City of Falcon Heights. The applicant will be recording a Drainage and Utility Easement in favor of the City of Falcon Heights for the new storm sewer pipe.
This easement needs to be released before construction of the building can begin.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
There are no racial impacts associated with this action.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There is no community engagement associated with this action.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Last Previous Action
None.
Attachments
1. Existing storm sewer easement
2. Release of Easement