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Request for Action Cty Elk - River To Item Number Mayor and City Council 7.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public hearings I June 15, 2020 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager Item Description Reviewed by Easement Vacation: Twin Lakes Road & 175th Cal Portner, City Administrator Avenue, Community Housing Development Reviewed by Corporation Action Requested Direct staff, by motion, to prepare a resolution denying the request to vacate a portion of the right-of-way at the corner of Twin Lakes Road and 175"' Ave NW as the right-of-way may be needed for future public improvements and it would not be in the interest of the public to vacate. Background/Discussion " CR33 Case No. EV 20-03 The applicant, Community Housing Development Corporation, x proposes to construct a 55-unit apartment building in the FAST — RA Hillside Estates zoning district at the corner of Twin Lakes Road and 175"' Avenue. The property is zoned FAST — Hillside Estates H„'Y Io � and supports high density residential uses, including apartment cn 12 _ buildings. _ The requested vacation would support the existing conceptual site r6 plan and other future uses of the property. However, the 2018 Twin Lakes Road corridor study identifies a future roundabout at this'''' intersection, which would utilize the existing right-of-way. The property across 175`h Ave is also owned by MnDOT and there is a significant amount of right-of-way available for the improvement. Figure I - - To reduce future land acquisition costs for an intersection improvement at the intersection of 175`'' Ave and Twin Lakes Road, staff does not support the vacation and the request does not appear to be in the public interest. Financial Impact None The Elk River Vision A nelcoming community nvith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional p o w E A E u s r service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity g /� URE