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CHAPTER 16 • The official map Minn.Stat.§462.359.See As a planning tool,official maps ensure that land the city League memo,The Use of needs for street widening, street extensions, future streets and Official Maps as a Planning Device,430c2.2. other public purposes will be available at basic land prices.To accomplish this,cities have authority to adopt officials maps that lay out new streets across unplatted territory, showing future widening or extensions of existing streets and other public uses.While the planning agency or commission can prepare the map,the council must approve the map before it has any legal effect.Land use permits can ensure compliance with official maps. The city's land use ordinance should require prospective builders to furnish a plan showing the location of their property with reference to the nearest existing streets and property lines in order to meet set-back requirements. If any proposed building would encroach on land the city reserves for public purposes, the council should deny the permit. If the council denies the permit, the applicant must have an opportunity to appeal the board of adjustments and appeals. After the appeal and a public hearing,the board must grant a • permit only if it finds that: • The entire property cannot yield a reasonable return to the owner, unless the city allows the building; • After balancing the integrity of the official map and other city plans with the interest of the property owner, considerations indicate that the permit should be granted. Minn.Stat.§462.359,subd.4. If the board grants the permit, it must specify the exact location, ground area, height and all other details of the building in question. If the board grants the permit,the council has six months to take steps to acquire the affected property. If the council does not act within six months, the permit shall be issued provided the application complies with all other ordinances. • 397