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4. Adopt resolution vacating drainage and utility easements in the former Gateway Business Park. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Rezoning -o Staff recommends rezoning the northern one-half and the eastern most 11 acres of the plat to Business Park, with the remainder Highway Business. Business Park closely relates to the Jobs Areas depicted in the Focused Area Study Plan. The Highway Business area closely relates to the Destination Retail suggested by the Plan. The Transit Center shown on the plan suggests a land use that provides for ground level retail/ office/ industrial with upper level office and residential. A key component of Transit Center is the development of the area in `urban densities', adding activity to support the businesses in the area. Residential is an important part of that equation, and because the city is prohibited from adding residential for the term of the Cargill Agreement, staff is proposing the small portion of Transit Center on city property as Business Park, in an attempt to provide additional prime office and industrial property. The zones proposed remain consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; therefore, no Comprehensive Plan amendment is required. Final Plat The final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat and staff is recommending approval. This will formally create three buildable lots that the city may sell. Easement Vacation In 2008, the city originally platted the subject property as Gateway Business Center. The plat contained no buildable parcels, but did provide for the extension of Ulysses Street and 168`" Avenue. In addition to this road right-of-way, a 10-foot drainage and utility easement was provided along the perimeter of the outlots. Vacating the right-of--way and easements is desirable to avoid tide or building issues in the future. The final plat of Natures Edge Business Center provides the necessary right-of--way and easements. The 75-foot wide Northern Natural Gas easement through the site will not be impacted or altered in any way. Planning Commission Comments The Planning Commission held their public hearing on June 12, 2012, and had no comments. Public Comments No comments for or against the proposal. FINANCIAL IMPACT Platting the property will include recording and final plat fees. These funds will be paid via the EDA Development Fund. ATTACHMENTS ^ Planning Commission Packet Dated June 12, 2012 ^ Gateway Business Park Plat Highlighting Easements and Right-of--Way Vacated ^ Final Plat ^ Resolution Granting Final Plat Approval • Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property from Light Industrial and Highway Business to Business Park and Highway Business N:\PubGc Bodies\Cit}~ Council\Council RCA\rlgenda Packet\U7-1G-2012\Pi2-02, Et' 12-01, and ZC 12-XX Natures Edge 5R to CC 7-1G-12.doc~