HomeMy WebLinkAboutRe: status of Outlot A � - _
April 16, 1999
Mary Jo Elliott
Relocation Center
3310 Hazelwood West
Wayzata, MN 55391
Re: Statuts of Outlot A, Hartwood (PINS #15-117-23 21 0007)
Dear Ms. Elliott:
The above referenced property is not a buildable lot,as evidenced by the staff inemos,City Council
minutes, and other documents contained in City of Orono Zoning Application File#32 which was
processed in 1975-76. Outlot A contains a wetland approximately 1 acre in area,with the remainder
of the property containing steep slopes.
The City chose to allow Outlot A to remain in private ownership upon its creation,because the City
had no need for the Outlot as park land at the time. It was apparently intended by the City that each
of the owners of Lots 1-7,Hartwood would have a 1/7 ownership of Outlot A;however,it appears to
have remained in the hands of a single owner. This is inconsequential in regards to buildability. It
must also be noted that the City has not assessed this property as a buildable site for tax purposes,the
current assessed value being approximately $6,000 where buildable lots around it are valued at
$150,000-400,000 (land portion).
Based on the information noted above, the City will not issue a building permit for Outlot A,
Ha.rtwood, because it is considered as an unbuildable lot. I am enclosing additional information
regarding the City's position on dockage for the adjacent residence at 2080 Shoreline Drive,as well
as a copy of the original plat of Hartwood.If you have further questions on this matter,please contact
me at 249-4600.
Sincerely,
Michael P. Gaffron
Senior Planning Coordinator
encl.