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property and the lot across the alley. As a result of going tax forfeit the $3,350 assessment has not <br />been recovered by the City. In 1996 the previous property owners requested the City Council waive <br />any interest or penalties on the assessment and collect only the principle amount of $3,350 on the <br />vacant lot, with the condition that the tax forfeit parcel be legally combined with the 500 Hanlon <br />Avenue parcel. The Council did agree to collect only the principle amount of the sewer assessment, <br />however, the owners did not purchase and join the lot. <br />Tne Bennetts have contacted '.lennepin County regarding purchase of the tax forfeit parcel. They <br />would be able to purchase the lot by placing a bid on the property. The applicant would then <br />approach the Council about the outstanding assessments placed on the lot. It would be up to the <br />Council to decide how much to assess the property for. In 1996 the Council waived any penalties <br />against the original assessment and agreed to reassess at $3,350 to be paid at 7% interest over 5 <br />years. <br />The applicant has the following options to consider: <br />A.To proceed with the application as presented last month, not acquiring the tax forfeited lot, <br />(Please see attached Staff Report) <br />Total Lot Size Total Structural Coverage Percentage <br />6,473 s.f.Existing; 1,565.27 s.f. <br />Proposed: 2,011.67 s.f <br />24% <br />31% <br />B. To acquire the tax forfeited lot to decrease the structure over the entire lot. <br />Total Lot Size Total Structural Coverage Percentage <br />6,473 s.f <br />♦13.946 s.f <br />Existing: 1,565.27 s.f <br />Proposed: 2,011.67 s.f <br />24.0% <br />14.4% <br />The lot would confonn to allowed lot coverage by structure. This w'ould be subject to the applicant <br />acquiring the lot and legally joining that the tax forfeit parcel with the 500 Hanlon Avenue parcel. <br />Variances from setback requirements would have to be approved by the City Council. <br />1.Side yard adjacent to street setback requirements. 17' is proposed to Dickenson Street where <br />'• ■' i« required. <br />3. <br />Side. .4. -»oack requirements. 8.9' is propo.sed where 30' is required. <br />Rear yard setback requirements. 11.9' is proposed where 50' is required