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• _ When sewer was'brought into the area the assessment was split equally between the applicant's property and the lot across the alley. As a result of going tax forfeit the $3,350 assessment has not been recovered by the City for 1/2 of a sewer unit. In 1996 the previous property owners requested the City Council waive any interest or penalties on the assessment and collect only the principle amount of $3,350 on the vacant lot, with the condition that the tax forfeit parcel be legally combined with the 500 Hanlon Avenue parcel. The Council did agree to collect only the principle amount of the sewer assessment, however, the owners did not purchase and join the lot. The Bennetts have contacted Hennepin County regarding purchase of the tax forfeit parcel. They would be able to purchase the lot by placing a bid on the property PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended by a 5 to 0 vote to: Approve the variances from side yard adjacent to street setback, rear yard setback, and side yard setback to allow a two car garage with second floor living space to be attached to the existing residence subject to the property owners acquiring the tax forfeit Lot (#24) and joining the lot with Lot (#1) to meet the intent of the Council to limit the structural coverage on the lot. The applicants have stated they would be interested in acquiring the tax forfeited lot should the original assessment be waived. By acquiring Lot (#24) and joining it with Lot (#1) the lot would not require a variance for structural coverage. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: To approve or amend the enclosed resolution. 1