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w Ncighborhuod: There have not been any vacations of alleys in the Casco Point area. There have been vacations, but only where the dedicated right of way was between the lake and the residence on the property (i.e. I.ake Shore Avenue). (Exhibit C). Neighbor to East: Staff has talked with the neighbors to the east, 3721 Casco Avenue, regarding the vacation of the alley. They do not have any objections or issues regarding the vacation of the alley. Criteria for Vacation: Zoning Code Section 10.12 governs the vacation of streets, alleys and public grounds. In past vacation requests, the City has determined that vacation may be appropriate when: 1. 2. The vacation doses not affect access to or use of any adjoining property. The City has not and does not intend to develop, improve or use the dedicated right-of-way as road except for utility purposes. j.The unimproved dedicated right-of-way as it exists serves no public purpose. It is staffs opinion that these three conditions are not applicable to the segment of alley adjacent to the property. The Public Works Director has been asked to review the proposed vacation. He stated the City should not vacate this alley. The alley is necessary for the following reasons: stormwater drainage management, possible future utilities and public access for the neighborhood to reach Lake Mimietonka The Planning Director has been asked to review the proposed vacation. His comments are attached as Exhibit E. I'he gas, electric, telephone and cable t.v. utilities have been notified of this request. They have all responded and none of them have any concerns or issues with the vacation. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends denial of the vacation application as proposed by Richard Kail for the property located at 3753 Casco Avenue. m-2S74 Richard Kail i7S3 Casco Avtuuc yc:atiun 3/12/03 Pa^e 2 of 2