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OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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Committee: Date
WHEREAS, Alan and Linda Huey submitted for Ciry approval a proposed subdivision by lot split, as
shown on the attached sheet marked exhibit 1 which shall be attached hereto and included herein by this
reference, together with an application for a variance from the City's platting requirements, to split from that
pazcel of land occupied by the Como Puk High School, a strip of land 22 ft. wide by 157.16 ft. located
between Grotto Street and the reaz of the property at 718 W. Maryland and to attach the said strip to the
property at 718 W. Maryland, all for the purpose of establishing legal access to the gazage located at 718 W.
Maryland; and
WHEREAS, the said strip of land also presently functions much like an alley in that it provides access
to garages located at the rear of the properties located at 724 and 730 W. Maryland; and
WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed the proposed subdivision and have found that the proposed
subdivision can meet the requirements set forth in Saint Paul L,egislative Code Chapter 67 provided that
certain conditions as recommended by staff aze imposed; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on the proposed subdivision and variance request to be held
before the City Council was duly published in the official newspaper of the City, and notices of the public
hearing were also mailed to each owner of affected property including a11 property situated within 350 feet of
the subject property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed subdivision on January 3,
2001, where all interested parties were given the opportunity to be heard and where the Council considered all
the facts and recommendations concerning the subdivision and at the close of the public hearing, the matter
was laid over to January 10, 2001, for the purpose of obtaining additional information from staff; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2001, the matter was laid over again to February 7, 2001, pending the
report from staff on any recommended conditions; and
WHEREAS, on February 7, 2001, the Council, based upon all the files, facts and the recommendation
of staff, found that the criteria for granting a variance from the requirement for platting of unplatted land aze
met; that the proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to present and potential surrounding land uses
provided the school district deeds to each adjoining property owner that portion of the private alley adjoining
their property (consistent with standard city practice when public alleys aze vacated), with the portion behind
724 W. Maryland attached to either 724 W. Maryland or to 718 W. Maryland; and that a perpetual easement
for access to garages at 718, 724 and 730 W. Maryland is provided; NOW, THEREFORE,
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U ���P KL+'SO�D, that the City Council approves the proposed subdivision together with a variance
from the requirement for platting, to split off from the northern edge of the Como Pazk High School site a p` _� 3
pazcel with 22 feet of frontage on Crrotto St. extending 157.16 feet east from Grotto St., subject to the
following conditions:
1. The property to be split off from the Como Pazk High School site shall be attached to the
abutting pazcels at 718 to 736 W. Maryland as shown on the attached survey, with the portion of
the pazcel behind 724 W. Maryland attached to either 724 W. Maryland or to 718 W. Maryland;
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Requested by Department of:
Plannin & Eco�l6mic Dev ment
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Form Approved by City Attorney
BY:
A perpetual easement for access purposes to gazages at 718, 724 and 730 W. Maryland shall be
provided;
A 22 foot wide adjacent portion of vacated Grotto Street must be rededicated as a public street;
and
The new lot configuration shall be filed with the Ramsey County Recorder along with a copy of
the Council Resolution approving the subdivision.
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DEPARTMENT/OFFICF/COUNCII,: DATE II�ITIATED GREEN SHEET 1vo.: 110602 �
PED Zoning 04/27/Ol C'l —50'
CONTACl' PERSON & PHONE: � INITIAUDATE p.�177pI/p},'�
Allan Torstenson 266-6579 2 DEPARTMENT DIl2. 5 CICY COUNCII.
MUST BE ON COUNCII. AGENDA BY (DATE� �ZGN 3 C� AT��� _ C1TY CLERK
NUMBER f7NNAP7CIAL SERV DIl2. FINANCIAL SERV/A
FOR 4 MAYOR (OR ASSC.) 1 PLANNING ADMIN.�
ROUTING
ORDER
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ncnoN xEQVnszEn: Adopt resolution to approve a proposed subdivision by lot split, together with a variance from .
the requirement for platting, to split off from the northern edge of the Como Pazk High School site a pazcel with 22
feet of frontage on Grotto St. extending 157.16 feet east from Grotto Street. The City Council held a public hearing
, on January 3, 2001, and voted to approve the subdivision on February 7, 2001.
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RECOMMENDA170NS: Approve (A) ot Reju[ (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING
QUESITONS:
� PLANNING COMMISSION I. Has tltis peison/firm ever worked under a con[ract for tltis deparUnent?
CID COMMITTEE Yu No
CNIi, SERVICE COMMISSION 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
—A— S� Yu No
3. Does this pe[soNfum possess a skill not no`mally possased by any waent city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORT[JN1TY (Who, Whay When, Where, Why):
Finalize council approval of subdivision to split off from the Como Pazk High School site a 22 ft. wide strip of land
to be attached to the abbuting parcels at 718 to 736 W. Maryland for the purpose of providing legal access to
gazages at 718, 724 and 730 W. Maryland. �������� ��°�'�'��
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� ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED:
Establishment of legal access to garages at 718, 724, and 730 W. Maryland.
DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: 1 1 E C� I V 6� BJ
None.
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DISAD'JANTAGESIFNOTAPPROVED: 1JlTY A�TOI�.IVL A
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $ COST/REVENUE BUDGETED:
FUNDINGSOURCE: ACTIVITYNUMBER: f? yn
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FINANCIAL INFORMAITON: (EXPLAIN) ,
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PLAT REVIEW STAFF REPORT
FILE # 00-150-808
1. APPLICAN't': ALAN AND LINDA HCJEY HEARING DATE: January 3, 2001
2. TYPE OF APPLICATION: Subdivision Review (Lot Split with Variance)
3. LOCATION: 718 W. Maryland Avenue
4. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: see file
5. PLANNIi�TG DISTRICT: 6(across Maryland from District 10)
6. ZONPi TG CODE REFERENCE: 67301, 67304, 67.406(a), 67.703
STAFF REPORT DATE: 12/26/00 (revised 2/07/O1)
DATE RECEIVED: 11/13/00
PRESENT ZO�IING: R-4
BY: Allan Torstenson
DEADLI�TE FOR ACTION: 1/12/O1
A. PURPOSE: Lot split with variance from requirement for platting in order to split off a 22 ft.
wide by 157.16 ft. long parcel from the Como Park High School site and attach it to the rear of
property at 718 W. Maryland in order to establish legal access to the garage at 718 W. Maryland.
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PARCEL SIZE: The property to be split off from the Como Park High School site has 22 feet of
frontage on a vacated portion of Grotto Street and is 3499 sq. ft. in area.
EXISTING LAND USE: There is a single family home at 718 W. Maryland. The property to be
added to 718 W. Maryland is part of the Como Park Aigh School site.
Si7RROUNDING LAND USE: Single-family to the east and west and across Maryland to the
north; Como Park High School to the south; Como Park Elementary School is kitry-comer to the
northwest.
E. ZOIVING CODE CTTATION: §67.301 requires a plat for subdivision of previously unplatted
land. §67.304 lists conditions for lot splits and adjusrinents of common boundaries, including a
condition that "the lot or lots to be divided are previously platted land." §67.406(a) lists criteria
for approval of a subdivision or lot split. §67J03 gives the City Council the authority to grant
variances from the subdivision regulations and sets criteria for variances.
F. HISTORY/DISCUSSION: On September 22, 1999, the City Council approved a similar lot
split for property directly behind 718 W. Maryland (Zoning File 99-139); in that case a 1959 sq.
ft. parcel was split off from the Como Park High School site and attached to 718 W. Maryland to
provide for conshuction of a two car gazage. At that time it was noted that access to the garage
would be across the northerly edge of the Como Pazk High School property, where there appears
to be an alley (already used for access to garages for the two houses west of the Hueys), although
it is not actually an alley. Staff recommended that the Hueys and their two neighbors to the west,
who use the unofficial alley, secure easements from the school dish to legally establish their
right to access to their garages across the school dishict property. The Hueys worked to secure
such easements, but the school district decided it would be better simply to sell the property to
the adjoining property owners or the Hueys. The current lot split proposal would allow the
school district to sell a 22 ft. wide ship of land between Grotto Street and the reaz of the Huey's
lot to the Huey's and/or the adjoining property owners to provide legal access for garages at 718,
724 and 730 Maryland.
G. DISTRICT COLTNCIL RECOVIlVIEIVDATION: The Dis�ict 6 Community Council has not
taken a position on the matter.
H. REQUIRED FINDINGS: §67.406 of the Zoning Code requires that all of the following
findings shall be made prior to approval of a subdivision:
All the applicable provisions of the Legislative Code are compiied with. City staff
have reviewed the proposed lot split. Because the parcel to be split off from the Como
Park High School site would not be a legal lot, it must be attached to adjoining property.
For the parcel to be used for access to gazages without crossing school dishict properiy, a
22 foot wide adjacent portion of Grotto that has been vacated must be rededicated as a
public street. Ail other provisions of the Legislative Code are complied with except the
requirement for platting of previously unplatted land. The applicant requests a variance
from this requirement.
2. The proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to present and potential
surrounding land uses. Alan and Linda Huey, owners of property at 718 W. Maryland,
wish to have the entire parcel to be split off from Como High School property attached to
their property. John Hanratty and Suzanne Nicolette, owners of property adjacent to this
private alley at 730 and 736 W. Maryland, feel attaching the enrire parcel to the Huey's
property could be detrimental to use of their property, and would like to have sections of
the pazcel adjacent to their property attached to their property. This would be consistent
with standard city practice when public alleys are vacated. Robin Ricke, owner of
property at 724 W. Maryland, does not wish to own the adjacent alley herself, and has no
objection to the Hueys owning the portion of the alley behind her house and granring her
an easement for access to her garage; since the portion of the alley behind Ms. Ricke's
house also adjoins the Huey's property, it can be attached to either lot.
The proposed lot split will not be detrimental to present and potential surrounding land
uses provided the school dish deeds to each adjoining properry owner that portion of
the private alley adjoining their property, as they have requested (with the portion behind
724 W. Maryland attached to either 724 W, Maryland or to 718 W. Maryland), and that a
perpetual easement for access to garages at 718, 724, and 730 Maryland is provided.
3. The area surrounding the subdivision can be planned and developed in
coordination and compatibility with the proposed subdivision. This fmding does not
apply. The change in lot configuratian is not related to any land use changes.
4. The subdivision is in conformance with the comprehensive plan. This finding is met.
The Dish 6 Plan and the city�vide Housing and Land Use Plans support reinveshnent
in existing neighborhood housing.
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The subdivision preserves and incorporates the site's important existing natural
features whenever possible. This finding is met. Nahual features are not affected.
6. All land intended for buitdina sites can be used safely without endangering
residents by peril from floods, erosion, continuously high water table, severe soil
conditions or other menace. This finding is met. The land can be used safely.
7. The subdivision can be economically served with public facilities and services. This
finding can be met. The 22 foot wide adjacent portion of Grotto Street that t�as been
vacated must be rededicated as a public street.
I. VARI.ANCE FROM REQUIREMENT FOR PLATTING OF iJ\"PLATTED LAND:
A two acre area including the Huey's lot and some of their neighbor's lots were never
part of a plat. The lots are legally described with long, metes-and-bounds descriptions.
Ideally the area should be platted and given simple lot-and-block legal descriptions.
However, the cost of survey work to prepare a plat drawing (which goes for beyond just
having one lot surveyed and staked) would cost far more than the cost of acquiring the
small strip of land from the school dish Platting is generally intended for large,
multi-lot subdivisions where lots will be sold and new development will take place.
Platting is unreasonably expensive for a small strip of land for access to a garage.
2. The City Council has the power to grant variances from the subdivision regulations if the
following findings can be made: the intent of the code is upheld; health, safety and
welfare will be protected; the conditions requiring the variance are unique to the parcel
of land; following the code literally would deprive the owner of rights commonly
enjoyed by other owners in the same zoning district; the unique circumstances of the
property were not created by the owner; and the owner would suffer a hardship if the
code were followed sfrictly. These findings are all met.
STAFF RECONIMENDATION: Based on required findings 1 through 7 and the findings
required to grant a variance, staff recommends approval of splitting off a 22 ft. wide by 157.16 ft.
long strip of land from the Como Park High School site as shown on the attached survey, cvith a
variance from the requirement to plat the property, subject to the following conditions:
The property to be split off from the Como Park High School site shall be attached to the
abutting parcels at 718 to 736 W. Maryland, with the portion of the parcel behind 724 W.
Maryland attached to either 724 W. Maryland or to 718 W. Maryland;
2. A perpetual easement for access purposes to garages at 718, 724 and 730 W. Maryland
shall be provided;
A 22 foot wide adjacent portion of vacated Grotto Street must be rededicated as a public
street; and
4. The new lot configuration shall be filed with the Ramsey County Rzcorder along with a
copy of the Council Resolution approving the lot split.
Attachments: Application, Survey with new legal description (reduction), Locarion maps
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SUBDMSION REVIEW APNLICAT(ON
Department of Planning and Economic Development
Zoning Section
1100 Ciry Hall Annez
15 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
266-6589
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TYPE OF SUBDIVISiON:
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Allan Torstenson
City of St- Paul
Department of Plaiuiin� and Economic llevelopment
2� W. For[h Street
St. Psul, MN 5510?
Allen,
7ohn and Deborah Hanratty and T have decided that we will �o with the
second option outlined in your memo regarding thc proposcd lot
split/Disposition of private alley on Como School pmporty.
We have a�eed that we want the alley to be split oif from school property
and attached to the adjoining lots. We will each o�vn the part of lhe alley
directly behind our existing lots and will si�n an casement aorcemcnt to
le�aliy establish the �ight to access for gara�es across the property.
Please lel us know what the next steps will be to �et this taken care of as
soon as possiblc.
Regards,
uzanne Nicolette�
John and Deborah Hanratty
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Pahicli Quinn, St. Panl Public Schools
Linda Mu�hy, St. Yaul Public Works
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FAX N0. : 6514889738 Feb. 05 2001 11:05PM P3
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To Whom It May Concem:
Re_ Alley Cozno Scbool Properfy
T ta}]ced to Allaa Torstenson on Feb. 1" 2001 about the pmpecty belzind my home at 724
West Maryland Ave. I disagreed with option 1 and 2 ofhis letter daYed 11i0\01.
I will only agree with optioa 3 off I�is letter dated IU'O101, As I have stated in all mY
letters to you, and to Al7an Torstenson I have no objections wgh the Huey's purcBasing
the property and granting us an easemeat.
Respectfuliy yours,
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Robin Ricke
724 W Maryland Ave
St Paul Minnesota, 5511�
651-48S-6I10
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Allan Torstenson,
Feb. 1st 200i
I am writing this letter in r2gards to the alley behind my house
at 724 West Maryland. As I told you in our conversation this morning
I do not wish for the property behind my house to become a public alley.
with Como Hign $chvoi ti:ere I car. fcresee a real probtem with kids narkina
back there if it is a public alley.
Sincerely,-
C:7�tl"�%'U`� l/i�".,`" �,
Robin Ricke
724 W Maryland Ave.
St. Paul Mn. 55117
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McLagan �c Letman, P.A.
Aaomeys as T.aw
7A25 Centre Pointe BouIevard, Suice 26C�
ivfeadora. Heigku, Muenesou 55120
Tdephone (651) 68�5688 Fax (851) 686-8730
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Eseher M. Lerman"
'Raa'. Pro�Y Ltw SpeciaFist cenitle6
by the 2.�innesom Stnc� Bu Aasociarion
February 5, 2001
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERId
Re: Ailey Como Sehool property
My elients, Linda and Alan Huey desire to purcF�ase a strip of i�nd from tF18
Indepeodent Schooi District No. 625. Their desire to purchase arose fro� pro4lems
with students parking on tFiis strip of land and blocking access ta their garage. The
Tha school d d not want to deal wifh ttits p o e theUr.se it was the srJiaoPs pr�perty.
Over ane year ago, PAr. and Mrs. tiuey had several dlscusstons with the City and
School District regarding this strip of Iand. They e�ressed tfieir desire to purChase the
strip and they were told that they had fo meet certsin requiremerda. The SChoot Distr'ict
requested that a letter be sent to each o4 the abuitirtg homeowners giving tfiem the
option to purchase the lanti that abut#ed their parcei. This was done on November t6,
5999. Ms. Pllcolette indicated she declined to act on the offer and Wlr. and Mrs.
Hanratty and Ms. Riche did not respond.
7he Hueys then proceeded to have a survey completed and a purchase
agreernent, deed and easement agreement tlrafted ali at an expense to them. The
School Qistrict has siga�ed the Purchasa qgreement but now it seems the c'ity tivanta to
rev�s e�e ed-c3verane-�earar�a._.TMm Ft�some►�ow ��
wants to give tfie other hosneowners another chance- tiowever the ather homeowners
have refused to participate if it will cost them any money. This certaBnly is thelr
prerogative . All four owners Will not agree to the parcel beCOming a public alley. Tfie
second option proposed by Mr. Torstenson in his memo dated January 30, 2001, was
already proposed to the owrters in-Novem6er 1999, and was refused. Thls option
wou{d require each homeowner to pay for a survey and acquisition costs.
The Hueys have done wt�at was required. �xxpended Ume and money and should
be allowed to proceed wRh, thelr proposal. Their proposal is the only vkable option of the
three options presented.
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Esthe� M. Lerman
i •,� ar�q•on r�"90:s 9SBt �S •��w
DEPARTMENT OF PL.4N\I�G
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPb1ENT
Brian Sweexey, Director
CTTY OF SAINr PAUL
Narm Co[emart, Mayor
DATE: 30 January 2001
2$ West Founh Streef
SaintPau[ MN55102
TO: Alan and Linda Huey, 718 W. Maryland
Robin Ricke, 724 W. Maryland
John and Deborah Hanratty, 730 W. Maryland
Suzanne Nicolette, 736 W. Maryland
FROM: Allan Torstenson
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Telephone: 651-26�670D
Facsimi(e: 657-228-3220
RE: Proposed Lot Split / Disposition of private alley on Como School property
As an alternative to the proposed lot split, St. Paul Public Works was asked to look at the
possibility of City acceptance of the private alley as a public alley. A memo from Linda Murphy
detailing their requirements for accepting it as a public alley is attached. A key requirement is
that 3 of the 4 abutting property owners agree to the alley becoming public. All four of you
would be assessed for improvements to the alley, and all four wouid need to sign a waiver of
assessment appeal (sample attached).
A second option would be for the alley to be split off from school property and attached to the
adjoining lots. With this option, each of you would own the part of the alley directly behind your
existing lot, and you would all sign an easement agreement to legally establish the right to access
your garages across the property. The cost of improving the alley could be avoided and you
would all have more control over the portion of the alley directly behind your lots.
The third option is splitting the alley off from school property and attaching it to the Huey's
property, as they have proposed.
It would be nice if you could all get together and agree on the option that works best for all of
you. Please call me at 266-6579 and let me lrnow what you think. Also, let me lmow if I can be
of any assistance.
c: Councilmember Jim Reiter
Patrick Quinn, St. Paul Public Schools
Linda Murphy, St. Paul Public Works
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Tkomasl. Eggum, DirectoNCity Engineer
To:
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Co[eman, Mayor
Paul Dubruiel
Allan Torstenson
PED Zoning Office
1400 City Hall Annex
From: Linda Murphy � jt,`7VL.
Public Works U
800 City Hall Annex
Re: Alley on Como School Property
Date: January 24, 2001
1000 City Hall Annu
25 West Foureh Sveet
Sainr Pau1, Minnesota 55102-1674
Fax: 651-292-7857
The Department of Public Works has reviewed the request to accept the above referenced private alley
as a pubiic alley. See attached map for location. Our policy on accepting streets and alleys is that they
must be improved to City standazds. The alley in question is on school district property and would be
considered unimproved. IYs graveI with some asphalt. There are 4 properties abutting the alley, not
counting the school district. The middle two properties have garages facing the alley. The most
westerly property has a garage with their entrance on Grotto St. rather than the alley. The most
easterly property does not have a gazage but was proposing to build off the alley.
The Department of Public Works has no objections to accepting this as a public alley subject to the
0 owmg: �
l. At least 70% of the abutting property owners would have to agree to the alley becoming public.
2. The alley would have to be improved to City standazds. The estimated cost of improvements would
be around $8,000.00 to $10,000. The cost of the improvements would be assessed equally to all four
abutting property owners ( Nicolette, Hanratry, Ricke, and Huey). The school district would probably
dedicate the alley to the Ciry with the understanding that they would not be required to share in the cost
of the alley improvements or future maintenance.
3. Assessment costs can be added to one's property taxes and paid over a period of up to 20 years
with interest. The City's annual interest rate for projects assessed in 2000 was 6.4%.
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4. There would be an increase in each property owners annual street and alley maintenance
assessment_ That cost is cusenfly $0.54 a frontage foot for an improved residential alley. Since we
would not be assessing the school district, we would require the assessable frontage of the abutting
property owners to be doubled to compensate.
5. All four abutting property owners (Nicolette, Hanratty, Ricke, and Huey) would be required to
agee to these assessments by sia ing a waiver of assessment appeal. A generic sample of said waiver
is attached for your information.
6. For legal reasons, the school district should deed to each property owner that portion of the alley
abutting their property. Then each property owner would dedicate a public alley easement over their
portion of the aliey.
7. The access from Grotto St. to this alley has been vacated and is owned by the school district. A
portion of vacated Grotto St. needs to be rededicated to ailow access to the alley. This holds true
regardless of whom the school district sells the alley to. See the attached map showing the area of
Grotto St. to be dedicated.
8. The alley would be subject to the same ordinances and policies currently in place for any improved
public alley in St. Paul. Parking would be pertnitted in the alley provided a minimum width of 10 ft. is
maintained through the alley at all umes. No biocking of driveways or gazage openings are permitted.
This would be enforced by the police on a complaint basis. Restricting parking in this public alley to
property owners only, as in a permit parking situation, is not an option.
The alley could become public subject to the above-referenced requirements. The four abutting
homeowners may wish to maintain this as a private alley rather than a public alley to afford themselves
the most controi over use of the alley.
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McLagan 8z Lerman, P.A,
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2025 Ceaue Pointe Bouicvard, Svite 26Q
Ad�dou Heightt, IvIinncsotz 55120
ficlephono (651) 68CrS688 Fax (d51) 686-8730
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February 5, 200'i
TO WHOM IT MAY CO(VGERN
Re: Ailey Como School propertY
My clieMs, Li�da and Atan Huey desire to purchase a strip of land from the
Independent Schooi District No. 625. Their desire to purchase arose from problems
wfth sfudents paricing on this strip of land and bfocking access tn their garage. The
police wouid not enforce any parking regulations i�ecause if was the schooi's property.
Th� school did not want te deal With this problem eiiher.
Ovec one year ago, Mr. and Mrs. Huey had severai discussloros with the City and
Schooi District regarding this sirip of lend. They e�rassed their desire to purchase the
strip and they were told that they had to meet certairt requirement9. The School DiStriC1
requesied that a Ietter be sent tn each of the abutting fiomeowners giving fhem the
option to purchase the Iand that abui#ad their parcel. This was done on Novernber 16,
9999. Ms. Plicolette ind�cated she declined to act on the offer and Mr. and Mrs.
Hanfatty and Ms. Riche did not respond.
The Hueys then proceeded to fiave a svrvey completed end a purchase
agreement, deed and easement agreement drafted all et an expense to them. The
Schooi nistrict has signed the Purchase Agreernent but now it seems the ciiy wants to
revisit the same issues that were discussed over one year ago. �he c�ty somehow
wants tu give the other homaow�ers another chance. However fhe other homeowners
have refused to part{eipate if it will cost them any money. Thia certainly is their
prerogative . A(I four owners wiU not agree to the parce( becoming a public alley. The
second option proposed by Mr, Torstenson in his rnemo dated January 30, 2001, was
aiready proposed ta the owners in-November 1999, and vras relvaed. This option
would require �ch ho�neowner to pay fcr a survey and acqulsition costs.
The Hueys have done what was required, expended time and money and shouM
be aliov,red to p�cceed wkh thelr propossl. Their proposal is the only viabEs option of the
three optia�s presented.
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To VJhom It May Concern=
Re: Alley Como School Propeity
I talked to Allan Torstensfln on Feb_ 1�` 2001 aborrt the pcopeity beliiad my home at 724
WesL Maryland Ave. I disagreed with option 1 and 2 of his letter dated 2�30\Ol.
I. will only agree with oprion 3 offhis letter dated ]�34\Ol> As I have stated in all my
lerters to yau, aod to Allan Torstensott T t�ave � objections with the Huey's purchasing
tbe property and granting us an easeme�rrt.
Resp�ctfiilly yours,
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Robin Ricke
724 W Mazyland Ave
Sf Paul Minnesota, 5511?
651-488-6110
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7i8 W Meryland Ave
Sf Pau! Minnesofe 55117
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AGREENEENT ATID CQN�PEYANCE OF APPURTENANT EASEM�NT
Dated:
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1. This aAreemen4 and conveyanoe involves that strip of land in Ramsey County,
Minnesofa described as follows:
The South 22 feet of the North 188.50 feet of the West 187.16 feet, except the West
30 feet of the Northeas r Quarter of the Northeast Quarter o� SacYion 26, Township 29
Range 23, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
hereinaRer called the EASCMENT LAND.
2. The owner of the EASEMENT LAN� is LEnda A. Huey and Alan J. Huey (HUEY)
herei�after cailed GRAN70R.
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GRAN7EES are the owtners of various paRs of land adjacent to Yhe �ASEMENT
GRANTEE, Robin Rick2 (RICKE}, is fhe owner of the foltowing:
The North 1fi6.5 feet o# the East 52 feet of the West 187.1� feef of said �uarter
quaRer.
5. GRANTEE, John R. Hanratty and Deborah L. Ales- Hanratty tHANRATTY), are the
owners of the following:
The North 166.5 feet of the East 52 feet of iha �Nest 135.16 feet of said quart0r
quarter
6, The parties desire the EASElv1ENT LAND be used as an alley.
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CONVEYANCE
FOR VALUABLE CONSlDERATION, GRANT4R hereby conveys a perpetual
easentent tor a(ley purooses to RiCKE and HANRATTY, (GRANTEES) over the EASEMENT
LAIVD. The easemQnt sha11 run wit}: each individual parcel ov.�ned by GRANTEES as describ�d
herein and shall be binding on their successors and assigns forever.
AOREEFflENT
t. GRARITEES shaii dst0t'sd 2rsd hotd GRARJTOR hzrmless against claims of �+n�r.ership
by aYber neghbors rsgarding the EASEMENT Lr1ND.
2. The owners o# each parcel shali share equally in construction end maintenance easfs
in fhe EASEMENT LAND as agreerl upon by a!I the owners.
3. Only GRANTOR and GRRNTEES may parfc on the easement land.
Linda A. Hs�ey
Atan J. Nuey
Robin Rieke
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTI( Of RAMSEY )
John R. Hanratty
Deborah L. Ales-Hanratty
Th;s instrumer�f was ackriowledged before me on
and Alan J. Huey, husband and wife.
by Linda A_ Huey
NaTARY PUflLlG
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on _
Haaratty and Debocah L. Ales-Hanratty, hasband and wifa.
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single person.
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2025 Centre Pointe Bivd., Suite 260
' Mendata Helghts, MN 55120
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Deaz St. Paul City Council Members:
RE: Easement Papers
A$er speaking with A1 Torstenson, it had been determined that the propezty be better off
privately owned to maintain equalization fos each neighbor involved.
He had also stated that unless it is privately owned, th�re would be no guaiante.e for
private parking, wluch is what we, as �ighbors, desire-
Again we ask that you grant us the lot split with varianc� so we, as neighbors, may reach
our goals.
Enclosed is a revised copy of the legal easemem papers I had my Attorney draw up-
23umber two on page two is the revision.
Respectfu]ly Yours,
Alan and Linda Huey
718 W. Nlarqland Ave.
St, Paul� MN 55117-4128
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Dear Czty Council Members:
RE: LoY Split with Variance
i We, the Hueys', are wziRing to let you know our internions for the property if we were to
own it. We vwuld �rant each neighbor an easemcnt so that they would be involved with
any decisioa that wouid be needed for this prape►ty, in�luding any decisious on paving
� and constiuction to update the conditions of this drive area. If each neighbor is uot in
agreement with any proposal in updating tlais drive area, there will be nothing done to this
area and we will have this also chenged in th� easement papezs�
' Our �'ust step in this process wonbd be establishing a permit-pezking wne behind the
. homes of 724 and 730 W_ Marytand Ave, and a NO Parking Zane behind 736 W_
Maryland Ave. At this tim� tbere would be no cost for any of the permi# parking signs
sincs I took the Iiberty in purchasing them October 1999- However, I was unable to bang
them since the school disaict stated that I clid not own the property, but they would be
willing to sell the property bo the residents that use this property and grant us an
easemesrt. So from that point, each resident had turned down every offer the school
district gave, and I thought this would be a geat opportunity that we would all benefit
j from And after sYzeaking witb Allan Torstenson last week, who spoke with St Paul Watet
i Works, they have no interest in tvrning this property into a public atley. VJhich brings us
; back to the issue of allowing us to purcbase this property.
RC spe�#fiilly Your� ,
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Atan d Linda Iiuey
718 W. Mazyland Ave
St. Paul, MN 5>i I7-4128
651-488-5303
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778 W Marylend Ava
St Paul Minnesota 55197
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FAX N0. : 6514889738
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CZTY' OF` �AINT PAL7L
OFP[CE OF TI-IE CiTY COUNCIL
JAN KERAN
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Mr. A1 Sbetka
Depaztment of Public Works
Traffic & Lighting �ngineering
80Q City Hall Annea
25 West Fourth S[reet
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
Deaz Mr. Shetka:
In reference to the Permit pazking in alley way, Y�ehind the residents of
712-71$-7?A-730-736 Niaryland Avenue, whieh began on February 1, 3999. _._. . _
I support the attached petition and would appreciate your suppoit as well, so thae legal action may
be enforced_ T.inda Huey,713 W. Maryland, St. Pdul, MN 5511�, is requesting a Ictter from your
office to d�at effect. 5he may be reached at 4A8-5303.
Sincerely,
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Jim Reiter, une;
Ward 5
712:dms
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Mazch 12, 1999
To Whom it may concern:
Tius letter is in zegazds to the Permit parking in ailey way, behind the residents of
712-718-72A-730-736 Maryland Avenue, wltich began on February 1 1999.
The penmit pazking is not valid for STUDENTS nor VISITORS to COMO
SEI�IIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
So we aza asking for your signatures to support this petition so that legal action
may be enforced.
Respectfully yours,
Participating Residents and Supportezs:
� Reitez
Paul City Council
Jackie \ /
St. Paul �'�.blic School
Sharo 'ken
Co o Seni High
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Mr. & Mrs. Johnson
712 W. Marylaud Avc.
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Robin Ricke Susanr.
724 W. Maryland A.ve. 736 W,
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Mr. & Mrs. Huey
718 W. Maryland Ave.
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To whom it my concer�+% West
We, the School district 625, aze giving the homeowners of 724,730,
Maryland Avenue our permission to use the properiy, we own, iocated d'uectly behind
their homes.
�uCently, this pmperty is not only the'u only access to tiieu garages, but to the
city street as well, also this $oes the same for the residents at 718 West Marytand Ave,
they must pass through this property to aceess the eiiy street and to their home.
Respectfully yours
We the Tiome owners of 724,730, �•, if we were to by the property directly behind �
our homes, from the School district 625, which is our only access to our garages, and onr
homes, also our only access to the city sireet, we well g�ve permxssion to the home owners of
the Fs�st of our properiy> w exit or enter the propezry directly behind ouz bome.
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PUBL.IC SCHOOLS �rFELONG LEARNfNG .
September 3, 1999
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Huey
718 West Maryland Avanue
St. Paul, MN 55117
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Huey_
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unsigned. After I received this, I gained a better understanding of what I
belisve your intention was in securing signatures £rom the nezghbors.
Having gained this undexstanding and discusszng it with you and our
attorney, I belie�e that the only proper way to secure the access riglzts that
i pou desire is either with the establishment of' an easement or the platting of
an alley. I recommend the forzner.
If an easement is established ac7oss our property, and one of the three
adjacent neighbors to your west desired to acquire the segment of our
pxoperty contiguous with theirs, the easement wouid fbllow the property, and
you would maintain qour x-ights. Tn order to establish this easement, you will
need to contact a surveyor and an attorney to develop a legal description and
the proper easement docuznents for execution by the Board o£ Education. As
I presently understand the desired outcome, I do not believe the Board of
Education would object to this proposal. We also believe that you must
indemnify the school d'xstrict in the event that there is ever a claim of adverse
possession against the school district for these small parcels of land
contiguous with the three western properties. In other words, you would
have ta ag*8^ *o rlef°nd a*aC� bntrl her,*Sl.�gr rh� �,.1.��A, rt;ch+�^'��t sf o rE;b�l.�=
ever challenged the establishmez�t of this easement over what they might
assert is theix property.
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DISTRICT 625 - 360 COLBORNE STREET - SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 551023299 -(61?J 293,5140
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1'he second option would be to establish an alley right�of-way, in which case
the city would buy the land from us. Since they ha�e nothing to gain by th�s
acquisition, I doubt theq would be interested.
If you would lil�e to proceed with this, please let me know if I can provide any
information.
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03 January 2001
Dear St. Paul City Cowzci] Members:
RE: Lot SpHt with Vari�ance
Zoniag file #00-150-808
Alan and Linda �-Iuey
Susanne Nicolette went up and staied that she had not receSved any notice tbat the Iiueys
had the intention of gutchasing the property. Hnwever, she had sznce 19 November1999
to call and inquire on the status of the property. From the begmning she stated she wanted
no involveme:rt with the property since she does not use it nor have iirtent to use it.
Which she had signed two docunnerns indicating so. One had been submitted to the
school board and the other to A.ttomey Ester Lermaa
Regazding Mr. John Hanratty, he haci indicated that we do not gEt along and that he had
not signed any papers regazding tivs property. However, I am enclosing a copy of a letter
we as neighbors submitted to the schooi board for a Right of Way on this property and it
shows lus signature dated 08-31-99, along wiih that is a response from the school board.
At that time we suggested to tlze xho�l board to sell the residents the property and givc
us an easement, dated 09-03-99 and each neighbor involved turned the proposai down
On 11-16-99 another proposal was given that the property would be given to the residents
along with an easeme�s to us, and yet again each nea�hbor involved turned rt down. A
copy of the letter my Attozney secrt to each neighbar is enclosed.
On 02-01-99 we had an issue regtuding students $om Como Senior High parking along
the fence of thc property behiad the Harrcattys and Nicolettes garages. Studerns had
indicated tbat the Fiazrcattys had given them permission to park there at anytinne. We drew
up a petition in which A1 Shetka and Jim Rciter supported. Enclosed is a copy of this
letter, also notice Susanne Nieolette did not participate nor did the Hanzatt}+s.
Now that we, the Hueys', show interest in purchasing this property and grantin� each
neighbor an easemern, we just cannot understand why they aze now having issues with
this. We, the Hueys' have incurred alI cxpenses up to this point a4 instructed by the
School Board and City with intem on puzchasing this property.
We, the Hueys', feel thaz siace the other aeighbors had several opportunities to obtain
this same property and continuously turned them down, that w'e now would Ii.ke the
council to approve our proposal of a Lot Split with Vaziancc.
VJe feel that there is no conflicts between any o£us as neighbors, and cannot understand
why Mr. Hanzatcy would pezsonally attack us when knowing that for the past several
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We ali as neigkibors Pitch in and he1P `vith seas°na! du�es on our properties, as neighbors
generaliy do, so i would like to ask t6at you would disregard the comments that Mr.
HanrattYs £alsely made.
Respect£ully Yours,
Alan and Linda Iiueq
718 W. Maryland A.ve
St. l'auL MN SS117-4123
651-488-5303
DEPAR7'MENT OF PLANNING
&. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Brian Sweeney, Direcfor
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Coleman, M¢yor
December 20, 2000
Ms. Nancy Anderson
Secretary to the City Council
Room 310 City Hall
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
RE: Zoning File #00-150-808:
AL HUEY AND LINDA HUEY
Subdivision by lot split
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22 foot wide parcel running from the south side of 718
Maryland to Grotto Street
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City Council meeting: January 3, 2001, 5:30 p.m., City Council Chambers
PURPOSE: To consider a subdivision of property of the Independent School District 625 to be
tied to 718 Maryland.
Dear Ms. Anderson:
A1 and Linda Huey have submitted an application for subdivision by lot split for property with
the following legal descriptions The South 22 feet of the North 188.50 feet of the West 18716
feet, except the West 30 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26,
Township 29, Range 23, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Staff Recommendation is approval.
The public hearing is scheduled for January 3, 2001, 5:30 p.m. at City CounciL I understand that
you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul I.egal Ledger.
Please call me at 266-6583 if you have any questions.
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S¢int Paul, MN 55102
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_ The Saint Paul�City Cqunca wiR con-
duct a__public hearing on Wednesdayr
Jamiary 3, 2p01, at 5:30 p:m. m 2he City
co,��n cn�t�, �a �oor esry xau-
Comthouse. 15 .West, Kellogg B6ulevard,�.
Samt Paul, bIN, to consida the applica6soa
af AI and Ianda Huey for subdivision of. �
propert.p of Independent School.DislriM
625 to be tied to �71$ Maryland Avenue: __
Dated: Deaemba 21;�2000 � � _.
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Bri¢n Sweeney, Director
CTTY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Co[em¢n, Mayor
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Ms. Nancy Anderson
Secretary to the City Council
Room 310 City Hall
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
15 Wut Fourth Stree!
Saint Paul, MN55102
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Facsimile: 651-228-32?0
RE: Zoning File #00-150-808: ALAN AND LIIVDA HUEY
Lot Split with Variance
718 W. Maryland Avenue (between Grotto and St. Albans)
City Council hearing: January 3, 2001, 5:30 p.m., City Council Chambers
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PURPOSE: To consider a lot split with variance to split off a 22 ft. wide strip of land along the north
edge of the Como Park High School site and attach it to the rear of 718 W. Maryland in
order to establish legal access to a garage.
Dear Ms. Anderson:
Alan and Linda Huey have submitted an application for a lot split with variance to split off a 22 R. wide
strip of land along the north edge of the Como Park High School site and attach it to the rear of 718 W.
Maryland in order to establish legal access from Grotto Street to the garage at 718 W. Maryland. The
Hueys are requesting a variance from the requirement for platting of unplatted land; in this case, the cost
of surveying to prepare a full plat would be more than the cost of the land. The cost of platting can't be
justified, so staff recommends that the City Council grant the Huey's a variance from the requirement to
do a plat.
Attached are the staff report and the lot split survey for your consideration. Subject to the variance and
the conditions recommended in the attached staff report, this application meets all lot split requirements
and staff recommends approval. This item is scheduled to be heard by the Saint Paul City Council on
January 3, 2001. Please call me at 266-6579 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Allan Torstenson�
Senior Planner
Attactunents
c. City Council Members, Larry Soderholm, Alan and Linda Huey, Robin Ricke, John Hanratty
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FILE # 00-150-808
1. APPLICANT: ALAN AND LINDA HUEY HEARING DATE: January 3, 2001
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TYPE OF APPLICA'ITON: Subdivision Review (Lot Split with Variance)
LOCATTON: 718 W. Maryland Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: see file
PLANNING DISTRICT: 6(across Maryland from District 10)
ZOIVING CODE REFERENCE: 67301, 67304, 67.406(a), 67.703
STAFF REPORT AATE: 12/26/00
8. DATE RECEIVED: i l/13/00
PRESENT ZONING: R-4
BY: Alian Torstenson
DEADLINE FOR ACTION: 1/12/O1
A. PI7ItPOSE: Lot split with variance from requirement for platting in order to split off a 22 ft.
wide by 157.16 ft. long parcel from the Como Park High School site and attach it to the rear of
property at 718 W. Maryland in order to establish legal access to the garage at 718 W. Maryland.
B. PARCEL SIZE: The existing parcel at 718 W. Maryland has 58 feet of frontage on Maryland
and an area of 9876 sq. feet. The property to be purchased from the School District and added to
718 W. Maryland is 3499 sq. fr. in area, for a total azea of 13,375 sq. feet.
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EXISTING LAND USE: There is a single family home at 718 W. Maryland. The property to be
added to 718 W. Maryland is part of the Como Park High School site.
SURROUNDING LAND USE: Single-family to the east and west and across Maryland to the
north; Como Park High School to the south; Como Park Elementary School is kitry-comer to the
northwest.
E. ZO1vING CODE CITATION: §67301 requires a plat for subdivision of previously unplatted
land. §673041ists conditions for lot splits and adjushnents of common boundaries, including a
condition that "the lot or lots to be divided aze previously platted land." §67.406(a) lists criteria
for approval of a subdivision or lot split. §67.703 gives the City Council the authoriTy to grant
variances from the subdivision regulations and sets criteria for variances.
F. HISTORY/DISCUSSI0IV: On September 22, 1999, the City Council approved a similar lot
split for properry directly behind 718 W. Maryland (Zoning File 99-139); in that case a 1959 sq.
ft. parcel was split off from the Como Park High School site and attached to 718 W. Maryland to
provide for construction of a two car garage. At that time it was noted that access to the garage
would be across the northerly edge of the Como Park High School property, where there appears
to be an alley (already used £or access to garages for the two houses west of the Hueys), although
it is not actually an alley. Staff recommended that the Hueys and their two neighbors to the west,
who use the unofficial alley, secure easements from the school district to legally establish their �
right to access to their garages across the school dishict property. The Hueys worked to secure
such easements, but the school district decided it wouId be better simply to selt the property to
the Hueys. The current lot split proposal would allow the school district to sell the Hueys a 22
Foot wide stdp of land between Grotto Street and the rear of the Huey's lot to provide legal
access to the Auey's garage.
G. DISTRICT COUNCIL RECONIlVI�NDATION: The District 6 Community Council has not
taken a position on the matter.
H. REQUIItED FINDINGS: §67.406 of the Zoning Code requires that all of the following
findings shall be made prior to approval of a subdivision:
All the applicable provisions of the Legislative Code are complied with. City staff
have reviewed the proposed adjustment of common boundaries between the Huey's
residence and Como Pazk High School. Subject to the condition that the pazcet to be
split off from the Como Park High School site is attached to the existing pazcel at 718 W.
Maryland, all provisions of the Legislative Code are complied with except the
requirement for platting of previously unplatted land. The Hueys request a variance
from this requirement.
2. The proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to present and potential
surrounding land uses. This finding is met provided the Hueys offer their two
neighbors immediately to the west, who use the unofficial alley to access their garages, �
the opportunity to sign the attached easement agreement to legally estabiish their right to
access their garages across the property the Hueys are purct�asing from the school
district and provide for sharing of construction and maintenance costs in the easement
land if they want to maintain such access. Without such easement, the Hueys and their
successors would not be required to provide access to their neighbor's garages.
The area surrounding the subdivision can be planned and developed in
coordinafion and compatibility with tfie proposed subdivision.=This fmding does not
apply. The change in lot configurarion is not related to any land use changes.
��P 8��6235'LS3RS-!S 6SCAi�FlClaYII13aC6 w�*h� tha c�mnrahonciv ptan � This findinQ is met_
The District 6 Plan and the citywide Housing and Land Use Plans support reinvestment
in existing neighborhood housing.
5. The subdivision preserves and incorporates the site's important e�sting natural
features whenever possible. This finding is met. Natural features are not affected.
6. All land intended for building sites can be used safely without endangering
residents by peril from floods, erosion, continuously high water table, severe soil
conditions or other menace. This finding is met. The land can be used safely.
The subdivision can be economically served with public facilities and services. T`his
finding is met. The Huey's lot is already served with public faciliries.
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I. VARIANCE FROM REQUIItEMENT FOR PLATTING OF UNPLATTED LAND:
A two acre area including the Huey's lot and some of their neighbor's lots were never
part of a plat. The lots are legally described with long, metes-and-bounds descriprions.
Ideally the area should be platted and given simple lot-and-block legal descriptions.
FIowever, the cost of survey work to prepare a plat drawing (which goes for beyond just
having one lot surveyed and staked) would cost far more than the cost of acquiring the
small sh'ip of land from the school district. Platting is generally intended for lazge,
multi-lot subdivisions where lots will be sold and new development will take place.
Platting is unreasonably expensive for a single property owner buying a small sh of
land for access to a gazage.
2. The City Council has the power to grant variances from the subdivision regularions if the
following findings can be made: the intent of the code is upheld; health, safety and
welfaze will be protected; the conditions requiring the variance aze unique to the parcel
of land; following the code literally would deprive the owner of rights commonly
enjoyed by other owners in the same zoning dish the unique circumstances of the
property were not created by the owner; and the owner would suffer a hardship if the
code were followed strictly. These findings are all met.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on required findings 1 through 7 and the findings
required to grant a variance, staff recommends approval of the lot split / adjushnent of common
boundary beriveen 718 W. Maryland Avenue and Como Park High School as shown on the
attached survey, with a variance from the requirement to plat the property, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The property to be split off from the Como Park High School site shall be attached to the
existing parcel at 718 W. Maryland;
2. The Hueys offer their rivo neighbors immediately to the west the opportunity to sign the
attached easement agreement to legally establish their right to access their garages across
the property the Hueys are purchasing from the school district and provide for sharing of
construction and maintenance costs in the easement land; and
3. The new lot configuration shall be filed with the Ramsey County Recorder.
Attachments:
Application
Survey with new legal description (reduction)
Purchase Agreement
Easement Ageement
Location maps
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Saint Paul, MN 55102
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this /'/�day of ��� d�,- , 2000 whereby
Independent School District No. 625, a public corporation under the laws of Minnesota
(SELLER) hereby agrees fo sell and Linda A. Huey and Alan J. Huey (BUYERj agree to
buy that land locafed in the City of Sainf Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesofa described as
follows:
The South 22 feet of the North 188.50 feet of the West 245.16 feet, excepf the
West 30 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26,
Township 29, Range 23, Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Subject to:
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Building and zoning laws, ordinances, state and federa! regulations;
Restrictions relating to use or improvement of the properfy without
effective forfeiture provisions;
Reservation of any mineral rights by the State of Minnesota;
Utility and drainage easements which do not interfere with existing
improvements;
Encumbrances of record.
1. Consideration. Buyer shall pay $1.00 and ail costs associated with the
subdivision approval and conveyancing of the property.
2. Closing. Closing shall take piace after Buyer has obtained subdivision
approval by the City of St. Paul.
3. Title Evidence. Selier is making no representations as to the condition of the
title and is transferring the property without warranties.
4. Buyer's Responsibilities. Buyer shall be responsible for the preparation of the
Quit Claim Deed and all costs associated with the conveyance of the property including
state deed tax and recording fees.
5. Well Disciosure; SELLER certifies that SEL�ER does not know of any weils on
the described reai property.
6. Individual Sewage Treatment System Disclosure. SELLER certifies that
there is no individual sewage treatment system on or serving the property.
SELLER:
Independent School District No. 625
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BUYER:
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AGREEMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF APPURTENANT EASEMENT
Dated
RECITALS
1. This agreement and conveyance involves that strip of land in Ramsey County,
Minnesota described as follows:
The South 22 feet of the North 188.5 feet of the West 187.16 feet of the Northeast
Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 29, Range 23.
hereinafter cailed the EASEMENT LAND.
2. The owner of the EASEMENT LAND is Linda A. Huey and Alan J. Huey (HUEY)
hereinafter cailed GRANTOR.
3. GRANTEES are the owners ofi various parts of land adjacent to the EASEMENT
LAN D.
4. GRANTEE, Robin Ricke (RICKE), is the owner of the foliowing:
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The North 166.5 feet of the East 52 feet o the � est . ee o sai qua er ��
quaster.
5. GRANTEE, John R. Hanratty and Deborah L. Ales- Hanratty (HANRATTY), are the
owners of the following:
The North 166.5 feet of the East 52 feet of the West 135.16 feet of said quarter
c�uarter.
6. The parties desire the EASEMENT LAND be used as an alley.
CONVEYANCE
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, GRANTOR hereby conveys a perpetual •
easement for alley purposes to RICKE and HANftATTY, (GRAIVTEES) over the EASEMENT
LAND. The easement shail run with each individuaf parcel owned 6y GRANTEES as described
herein and shall be binding on their successors and assigns forever.
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by other neighbors regarding the EASEMENT LAND.
AGREEMENT
2. The owners of each parcel shatl share equaily in construction and maintenance costs
in fhe EASEMENT LAND.
3. Disputes regarding maintenance or construction in the EASEMENT LAND shall be
determined by majority vote with each parcel having 1 vote.
4. Only GRAN70R and GRANTEES may park on the easement land.
Linda A. Huey
Alan J. Huey
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
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John R. Hanratty
Deborah L. Ales-Hanratty
This instrument was acknowledged before me on
and Alan J. Huey, husband and wife.
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
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This instrument was acknowiedged before me on _
Hanratty and Deborah L. Ales-Hanratty, husband and wife.
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on
single person.
NOTARY PUBLIC
THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY
McLagan & Lerman, P.A.
2025 Centre Pointe Bivd., Suite 260
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
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McLagan & Lerman, P.A.
Attomeys ac Law
2025 Centre Poinu Boulevard, Suitc 260
Mendota $eights, Minnesota 55120
Telephane (651) 586-8688 Fax (65I) 686-8730
Ciinton ivlcLagan
Esther M. I.erman''
*Real Pmpeaty Law Spcciatisc cenified
by the Minnesota Scate Bar Association
November 16, 1999
John and Deborah Ales-Hanraify
730 W. Maryland
St. Paul, MN 55117
Suzanne Hicolette
736 W. Maryland Ave.
-4- -_ St. Paul, MN 55117 �---_ _ �- -
Robin Ricke
724 W. Maryland Ave.
Sf. Paut, MN 55'117
Dear Ms. Nicolette, Ms. Ricke and Mr. and Mrs. Hanratty
My clients, Linda and Alan Huey would like to obta'rn an easement over property
belonging to Indepertdent School D'+strict No. 625 that abuts the south side of your
properties. Earlier this year, Mr. and Mrs. Huey had purchased the pareel direct(y
behind their property from the schooi district,
The school district is willing to give each of you a similar parcel of land that abuts
the southern boundary of your property. You would fiave to provide an acceptable deed
to the district. In order to do this a survey and a legal description for the parcel and
subdivision approval f�om the city would be necessary. You must bear the cost of the
survey and acquisition of the subdivision approval.
The propecty transferred would be subject to an easement for access for the
- � M1 be�efit of you and fhe Hueys who have been using this land for access to tfie street.
if you wish to pursue the offer af the schooi district, p{ease tet me know wifhin
rivo weeks of the date of this iettec If you have any questions, you can con#act me or
7homas Bray, attorney for the school district at 651-767-8143.
Sincerely,
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Esfher M. Lerman
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cc: Thomas Bray
Mr. and Nirs. Huey
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Esther M. Lerman
McLagan 8� lerman, P,A.
2025 Centre Pointe Boulevard
Suite 260
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
Dear Esther,
ln response to your letter regarding establishing an easement over the property
owned by the school, behind my house, I am dectining to act on this offer.
1 do not use this property for access to my garage or for parki�g, and am not
interested in pursuing the transFer of this properfy, Tfie schooi district is also
aware of my decision.
If you have any questions, you may catl me at 651-228-5313 during the day or
859-487-0642 evenings_
1 appfeciate your foliow-up on fhis project.
Regards� ����
Suzanne Nicolette
736 W. Maryland Ave.
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BRIGGS �D MORGAN
PROFESSIONAL hSSOCIAttON
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Esther M. Lerman
McI,agan 8i Lezman, P.A.
2025 Center Poiate Boulevard, Suite 260
Me�dala Heights, MN SS120.2254
Subject:
Deaz Ms. Leffiaa:
WRITERS �-MAiL
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This leaar is a follow up to a t$lephone comreasation we had on Fri@ay, lanuary 21°,
regarding tha Hueys' zequ+est for an accavs easemeat &om.Independent School District No. 625. In
ourcaavcasation, you iafonmedme theoxaera oflo�s adja�ceutwttiepsopertyovertivhich�e Hueys
desire an easementhave i�ttned dowa tLe S,choot Disttiet's offerto,coavey to thcm adja�t to tixeir
Iots. '
I inforniedPatQuinaofIndependeai SchoalDisfrictNo. 625 the aeighbois weaeaotwilling
to accept a com�eyance of fee title. Mr_ Qunnn aad I diswased four alternatives availuble to the
School Disaiek Basically, these alternatives are as follows:
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Refuse to grant tkte Hueys eu easement and relocate the fence to prolubit
unautharized �se o£ The ProP�9;
Gtant the Hueys (aad pahaps ot�er adjacent owneis) a revocablelicense to nsetbe
ptopeRy £or access puc�6ses;
C.ranttheHueys (andp�hapsotheradjac�towners) aneasementtousathaproperty
for accesa pucposes; ar
Refuse to graat a licea�e or aa easemeat hut agrea to convey We groperty tn the
Huays, sutrjett tu the.E�ueys' aGquisition of all re�uired subdivision a .
The Ssbool.Dis�ict isp,ot willing�to pxoceed wirh alte�native 2 oi 3 berause the SehooI
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The 5chool District is willing m convey fee tide to the area north of tl�e Schoo2 IIistcict's
f�ceto �xe Hueys for no consideiation iftheHueys obtain all reqtvred subdivisioa approva3s &om
the City of SaintPavl. The Hvcys would aLsobenespon,sibie fartbe cost af survey?iagthe F�P�Y
to obtain an acc�uate legat desctiptian. ffthe FIueys are iaterested ia accepting a conveyanceof the
property, thc southerly boundary of the ptoperiy being coaveyed s6ould be esffibiished at a point
nordt of and tnughly patallei tothe 5c�oalDistsict's fence. 'T�e properiy iine shwidbe far enw�s
nordi ofthe existing £eace, so the fence me�s all cuzrenx setback requirem�ts established by the St
l�aul City Code.
Please discuss this matter with youx clients and cal! me� at your convenience, so we may
disatss how your cliea� wish to proceed.
Very avly youcs,
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Jeffrey G Lslla
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To Whom it May Concem:
I Robin Ricke do not object in the kIuey's buying the alley beh3nd my home,
Nor do I object the easement they aze giving to the Haivatty's and znysei£
Si�erely yours,
A
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Robin Ricke
726 West M�yland Ave.
St Paul Miunesota, 5511'I
Phone (651) 4$8-6110
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WHEREAS, Alan and Linda Huey submitted for Ciry approval a proposed subdivision by lot split, as
shown on the attached sheet marked exhibit 1 which shall be attached hereto and included herein by this
reference, together with an application for a variance from the City's platting requirements, to split from that
pazcel of land occupied by the Como Puk High School, a strip of land 22 ft. wide by 157.16 ft. located
between Grotto Street and the reaz of the property at 718 W. Maryland and to attach the said strip to the
property at 718 W. Maryland, all for the purpose of establishing legal access to the gazage located at 718 W.
Maryland; and
WHEREAS, the said strip of land also presently functions much like an alley in that it provides access
to garages located at the rear of the properties located at 724 and 730 W. Maryland; and
WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed the proposed subdivision and have found that the proposed
subdivision can meet the requirements set forth in Saint Paul L,egislative Code Chapter 67 provided that
certain conditions as recommended by staff aze imposed; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on the proposed subdivision and variance request to be held
before the City Council was duly published in the official newspaper of the City, and notices of the public
hearing were also mailed to each owner of affected property including a11 property situated within 350 feet of
the subject property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed subdivision on January 3,
2001, where all interested parties were given the opportunity to be heard and where the Council considered all
the facts and recommendations concerning the subdivision and at the close of the public hearing, the matter
was laid over to January 10, 2001, for the purpose of obtaining additional information from staff; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2001, the matter was laid over again to February 7, 2001, pending the
report from staff on any recommended conditions; and
WHEREAS, on February 7, 2001, the Council, based upon all the files, facts and the recommendation
of staff, found that the criteria for granting a variance from the requirement for platting of unplatted land aze
met; that the proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to present and potential surrounding land uses
provided the school district deeds to each adjoining property owner that portion of the private alley adjoining
their property (consistent with standard city practice when public alleys aze vacated), with the portion behind
724 W. Maryland attached to either 724 W. Maryland or to 718 W. Maryland; and that a perpetual easement
for access to garages at 718, 724 and 730 W. Maryland is provided; NOW, THEREFORE,
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pazcel with 22 feet of frontage on Crrotto St. extending 157.16 feet east from Grotto St., subject to the
following conditions:
1. The property to be split off from the Como Pazk High School site shall be attached to the
abutting pazcels at 718 to 736 W. Maryland as shown on the attached survey, with the portion of
the pazcel behind 724 W. Maryland attached to either 724 W. Maryland or to 718 W. Maryland;
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Plannin & Eco�l6mic Dev ment
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Form Approved by City Attorney
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A perpetual easement for access purposes to gazages at 718, 724 and 730 W. Maryland shall be
provided;
A 22 foot wide adjacent portion of vacated Grotto Street must be rededicated as a public street;
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The new lot configuration shall be filed with the Ramsey County Recorder along with a copy of
the Council Resolution approving the subdivision.
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PED Zoning 04/27/Ol C'l —50'
CONTACl' PERSON & PHONE: � INITIAUDATE p.�177pI/p},'�
Allan Torstenson 266-6579 2 DEPARTMENT DIl2. 5 CICY COUNCII.
MUST BE ON COUNCII. AGENDA BY (DATE� �ZGN 3 C� AT��� _ C1TY CLERK
NUMBER f7NNAP7CIAL SERV DIl2. FINANCIAL SERV/A
FOR 4 MAYOR (OR ASSC.) 1 PLANNING ADMIN.�
ROUTING
ORDER
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ncnoN xEQVnszEn: Adopt resolution to approve a proposed subdivision by lot split, together with a variance from .
the requirement for platting, to split off from the northern edge of the Como Pazk High School site a pazcel with 22
feet of frontage on Grotto St. extending 157.16 feet east from Grotto Street. The City Council held a public hearing
, on January 3, 2001, and voted to approve the subdivision on February 7, 2001.
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RECOMMENDA170NS: Approve (A) ot Reju[ (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING
QUESITONS:
� PLANNING COMMISSION I. Has tltis peison/firm ever worked under a con[ract for tltis deparUnent?
CID COMMITTEE Yu No
CNIi, SERVICE COMMISSION 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
—A— S� Yu No
3. Does this pe[soNfum possess a skill not no`mally possased by any waent city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORT[JN1TY (Who, Whay When, Where, Why):
Finalize council approval of subdivision to split off from the Como Pazk High School site a 22 ft. wide strip of land
to be attached to the abbuting parcels at 718 to 736 W. Maryland for the purpose of providing legal access to
gazages at 718, 724 and 730 W. Maryland. �������� ��°�'�'��
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Establishment of legal access to garages at 718, 724, and 730 W. Maryland.
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PLAT REVIEW STAFF REPORT
FILE # 00-150-808
1. APPLICAN't': ALAN AND LINDA HCJEY HEARING DATE: January 3, 2001
2. TYPE OF APPLICATION: Subdivision Review (Lot Split with Variance)
3. LOCATION: 718 W. Maryland Avenue
4. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: see file
5. PLANNIi�TG DISTRICT: 6(across Maryland from District 10)
6. ZONPi TG CODE REFERENCE: 67301, 67304, 67.406(a), 67.703
STAFF REPORT DATE: 12/26/00 (revised 2/07/O1)
DATE RECEIVED: 11/13/00
PRESENT ZO�IING: R-4
BY: Allan Torstenson
DEADLI�TE FOR ACTION: 1/12/O1
A. PURPOSE: Lot split with variance from requirement for platting in order to split off a 22 ft.
wide by 157.16 ft. long parcel from the Como Park High School site and attach it to the rear of
property at 718 W. Maryland in order to establish legal access to the garage at 718 W. Maryland.
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PARCEL SIZE: The property to be split off from the Como Park High School site has 22 feet of
frontage on a vacated portion of Grotto Street and is 3499 sq. ft. in area.
EXISTING LAND USE: There is a single family home at 718 W. Maryland. The property to be
added to 718 W. Maryland is part of the Como Park Aigh School site.
Si7RROUNDING LAND USE: Single-family to the east and west and across Maryland to the
north; Como Park High School to the south; Como Park Elementary School is kitry-comer to the
northwest.
E. ZOIVING CODE CTTATION: §67.301 requires a plat for subdivision of previously unplatted
land. §67.304 lists conditions for lot splits and adjusrinents of common boundaries, including a
condition that "the lot or lots to be divided are previously platted land." §67.406(a) lists criteria
for approval of a subdivision or lot split. §67J03 gives the City Council the authority to grant
variances from the subdivision regulations and sets criteria for variances.
F. HISTORY/DISCUSSION: On September 22, 1999, the City Council approved a similar lot
split for property directly behind 718 W. Maryland (Zoning File 99-139); in that case a 1959 sq.
ft. parcel was split off from the Como Park High School site and attached to 718 W. Maryland to
provide for conshuction of a two car gazage. At that time it was noted that access to the garage
would be across the northerly edge of the Como Pazk High School property, where there appears
to be an alley (already used for access to garages for the two houses west of the Hueys), although
it is not actually an alley. Staff recommended that the Hueys and their two neighbors to the west,
who use the unofficial alley, secure easements from the school dish to legally establish their
right to access to their garages across the school dishict property. The Hueys worked to secure
such easements, but the school district decided it would be better simply to sell the property to
the adjoining property owners or the Hueys. The current lot split proposal would allow the
school district to sell a 22 ft. wide ship of land between Grotto Street and the reaz of the Huey's
lot to the Huey's and/or the adjoining property owners to provide legal access for garages at 718,
724 and 730 Maryland.
G. DISTRICT COLTNCIL RECOVIlVIEIVDATION: The Dis�ict 6 Community Council has not
taken a position on the matter.
H. REQUIRED FINDINGS: §67.406 of the Zoning Code requires that all of the following
findings shall be made prior to approval of a subdivision:
All the applicable provisions of the Legislative Code are compiied with. City staff
have reviewed the proposed lot split. Because the parcel to be split off from the Como
Park High School site would not be a legal lot, it must be attached to adjoining property.
For the parcel to be used for access to gazages without crossing school dishict properiy, a
22 foot wide adjacent portion of Grotto that has been vacated must be rededicated as a
public street. Ail other provisions of the Legislative Code are complied with except the
requirement for platting of previously unplatted land. The applicant requests a variance
from this requirement.
2. The proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to present and potential
surrounding land uses. Alan and Linda Huey, owners of property at 718 W. Maryland,
wish to have the entire parcel to be split off from Como High School property attached to
their property. John Hanratty and Suzanne Nicolette, owners of property adjacent to this
private alley at 730 and 736 W. Maryland, feel attaching the enrire parcel to the Huey's
property could be detrimental to use of their property, and would like to have sections of
the pazcel adjacent to their property attached to their property. This would be consistent
with standard city practice when public alleys are vacated. Robin Ricke, owner of
property at 724 W. Maryland, does not wish to own the adjacent alley herself, and has no
objection to the Hueys owning the portion of the alley behind her house and granring her
an easement for access to her garage; since the portion of the alley behind Ms. Ricke's
house also adjoins the Huey's property, it can be attached to either lot.
The proposed lot split will not be detrimental to present and potential surrounding land
uses provided the school dish deeds to each adjoining properry owner that portion of
the private alley adjoining their property, as they have requested (with the portion behind
724 W. Maryland attached to either 724 W, Maryland or to 718 W. Maryland), and that a
perpetual easement for access to garages at 718, 724, and 730 Maryland is provided.
3. The area surrounding the subdivision can be planned and developed in
coordination and compatibility with the proposed subdivision. This fmding does not
apply. The change in lot configuratian is not related to any land use changes.
4. The subdivision is in conformance with the comprehensive plan. This finding is met.
The Dish 6 Plan and the city�vide Housing and Land Use Plans support reinveshnent
in existing neighborhood housing.
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The subdivision preserves and incorporates the site's important existing natural
features whenever possible. This finding is met. Nahual features are not affected.
6. All land intended for buitdina sites can be used safely without endangering
residents by peril from floods, erosion, continuously high water table, severe soil
conditions or other menace. This finding is met. The land can be used safely.
7. The subdivision can be economically served with public facilities and services. This
finding can be met. The 22 foot wide adjacent portion of Grotto Street that t�as been
vacated must be rededicated as a public street.
I. VARI.ANCE FROM REQUIREMENT FOR PLATTING OF iJ\"PLATTED LAND:
A two acre area including the Huey's lot and some of their neighbor's lots were never
part of a plat. The lots are legally described with long, metes-and-bounds descriptions.
Ideally the area should be platted and given simple lot-and-block legal descriptions.
However, the cost of survey work to prepare a plat drawing (which goes for beyond just
having one lot surveyed and staked) would cost far more than the cost of acquiring the
small strip of land from the school dish Platting is generally intended for large,
multi-lot subdivisions where lots will be sold and new development will take place.
Platting is unreasonably expensive for a small strip of land for access to a garage.
2. The City Council has the power to grant variances from the subdivision regulations if the
following findings can be made: the intent of the code is upheld; health, safety and
welfare will be protected; the conditions requiring the variance are unique to the parcel
of land; following the code literally would deprive the owner of rights commonly
enjoyed by other owners in the same zoning district; the unique circumstances of the
property were not created by the owner; and the owner would suffer a hardship if the
code were followed sfrictly. These findings are all met.
STAFF RECONIMENDATION: Based on required findings 1 through 7 and the findings
required to grant a variance, staff recommends approval of splitting off a 22 ft. wide by 157.16 ft.
long strip of land from the Como Park High School site as shown on the attached survey, cvith a
variance from the requirement to plat the property, subject to the following conditions:
The property to be split off from the Como Park High School site shall be attached to the
abutting parcels at 718 to 736 W. Maryland, with the portion of the parcel behind 724 W.
Maryland attached to either 724 W. Maryland or to 718 W. Maryland;
2. A perpetual easement for access purposes to garages at 718, 724 and 730 W. Maryland
shall be provided;
A 22 foot wide adjacent portion of vacated Grotto Street must be rededicated as a public
street; and
4. The new lot configuration shall be filed with the Ramsey County Rzcorder along with a
copy of the Council Resolution approving the lot split.
Attachments: Application, Survey with new legal description (reduction), Locarion maps
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Department of Planning and Economic Development
Zoning Section
1100 Ciry Hall Annez
15 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
266-6589
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Allan Torstenson
City of St- Paul
Department of Plaiuiin� and Economic llevelopment
2� W. For[h Street
St. Psul, MN 5510?
Allen,
7ohn and Deborah Hanratty and T have decided that we will �o with the
second option outlined in your memo regarding thc proposcd lot
split/Disposition of private alley on Como School pmporty.
We have a�eed that we want the alley to be split oif from school property
and attached to the adjoining lots. We will each o�vn the part of lhe alley
directly behind our existing lots and will si�n an casement aorcemcnt to
le�aliy establish the �ight to access for gara�es across the property.
Please lel us know what the next steps will be to �et this taken care of as
soon as possiblc.
Regards,
uzanne Nicolette�
John and Deborah Hanratty
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Pahicli Quinn, St. Panl Public Schools
Linda Mu�hy, St. Yaul Public Works
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FAX N0. : 6514889738 Feb. 05 2001 11:05PM P3
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To Whom It May Concem:
Re_ Alley Cozno Scbool Properfy
T ta}]ced to Allaa Torstenson on Feb. 1" 2001 about the pmpecty belzind my home at 724
West Maryland Ave. I disagreed with option 1 and 2 ofhis letter daYed 11i0\01.
I will only agree with optioa 3 off I�is letter dated IU'O101, As I have stated in all mY
letters to you, and to Al7an Torstenson I have no objections wgh the Huey's purcBasing
the property and granting us an easemeat.
Respectfuliy yours,
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Robin Ricke
724 W Maryland Ave
St Paul Minnesota, 5511�
651-48S-6I10
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Allan Torstenson,
Feb. 1st 200i
I am writing this letter in r2gards to the alley behind my house
at 724 West Maryland. As I told you in our conversation this morning
I do not wish for the property behind my house to become a public alley.
with Como Hign $chvoi ti:ere I car. fcresee a real probtem with kids narkina
back there if it is a public alley.
Sincerely,-
C:7�tl"�%'U`� l/i�".,`" �,
Robin Ricke
724 W Maryland Ave.
St. Paul Mn. 55117
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FROM.: �AX N0. : 6514889738 Feb. 05 2001 11:04PM P2
McLagan �c Letman, P.A.
Aaomeys as T.aw
7A25 Centre Pointe BouIevard, Suice 26C�
ivfeadora. Heigku, Muenesou 55120
Tdephone (651) 68�5688 Fax (851) 686-8730
C7intonMcLagan
Eseher M. Lerman"
'Raa'. Pro�Y Ltw SpeciaFist cenitle6
by the 2.�innesom Stnc� Bu Aasociarion
February 5, 2001
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERId
Re: Ailey Como Sehool property
My elients, Linda and Alan Huey desire to purcF�ase a strip of i�nd from tF18
Indepeodent Schooi District No. 625. Their desire to purchase arose fro� pro4lems
with students parking on tFiis strip of land and blocking access ta their garage. The
Tha school d d not want to deal wifh ttits p o e theUr.se it was the srJiaoPs pr�perty.
Over ane year ago, PAr. and Mrs. tiuey had several dlscusstons with the City and
School District regarding this strip of Iand. They e�ressed tfieir desire to purChase the
strip and they were told that they had fo meet certsin requiremerda. The SChoot Distr'ict
requested that a letter be sent to each o4 the abuitirtg homeowners giving tfiem the
option to purchase the lanti that abut#ed their parcei. This was done on November t6,
5999. Ms. Pllcolette indicated she declined to act on the offer and Wlr. and Mrs.
Hanratty and Ms. Riche did not respond.
7he Hueys then proceeded to have a survey completed and a purchase
agreernent, deed and easement agreement tlrafted ali at an expense to them. The
School Qistrict has siga�ed the Purchasa qgreement but now it seems the c'ity tivanta to
rev�s e�e ed-c3verane-�earar�a._.TMm Ft�some►�ow ��
wants to give tfie other hosneowners another chance- tiowever the ather homeowners
have refused to participate if it will cost them any money. This certaBnly is thelr
prerogative . All four owners Will not agree to the parcel beCOming a public alley. Tfie
second option proposed by Mr. Torstenson in his memo dated January 30, 2001, was
already proposed to the owrters in-Novem6er 1999, and was refused. Thls option
wou{d require each homeowner to pay for a survey and acquisition costs.
The Hueys have done wt�at was required. �xxpended Ume and money and should
be allowed to proceed wRh, thelr proposal. Their proposal is the only vkable option of the
three options presented.
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Sincerel ,
Esthe� M. Lerman
i •,� ar�q•on r�"90:s 9SBt �S •��w
DEPARTMENT OF PL.4N\I�G
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPb1ENT
Brian Sweexey, Director
CTTY OF SAINr PAUL
Narm Co[emart, Mayor
DATE: 30 January 2001
2$ West Founh Streef
SaintPau[ MN55102
TO: Alan and Linda Huey, 718 W. Maryland
Robin Ricke, 724 W. Maryland
John and Deborah Hanratty, 730 W. Maryland
Suzanne Nicolette, 736 W. Maryland
FROM: Allan Torstenson
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Telephone: 651-26�670D
Facsimi(e: 657-228-3220
RE: Proposed Lot Split / Disposition of private alley on Como School property
As an alternative to the proposed lot split, St. Paul Public Works was asked to look at the
possibility of City acceptance of the private alley as a public alley. A memo from Linda Murphy
detailing their requirements for accepting it as a public alley is attached. A key requirement is
that 3 of the 4 abutting property owners agree to the alley becoming public. All four of you
would be assessed for improvements to the alley, and all four wouid need to sign a waiver of
assessment appeal (sample attached).
A second option would be for the alley to be split off from school property and attached to the
adjoining lots. With this option, each of you would own the part of the alley directly behind your
existing lot, and you would all sign an easement agreement to legally establish the right to access
your garages across the property. The cost of improving the alley could be avoided and you
would all have more control over the portion of the alley directly behind your lots.
The third option is splitting the alley off from school property and attaching it to the Huey's
property, as they have proposed.
It would be nice if you could all get together and agree on the option that works best for all of
you. Please call me at 266-6579 and let me lrnow what you think. Also, let me lmow if I can be
of any assistance.
c: Councilmember Jim Reiter
Patrick Quinn, St. Paul Public Schools
Linda Murphy, St. Paul Public Works
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Tkomasl. Eggum, DirectoNCity Engineer
To:
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Co[eman, Mayor
Paul Dubruiel
Allan Torstenson
PED Zoning Office
1400 City Hall Annex
From: Linda Murphy � jt,`7VL.
Public Works U
800 City Hall Annex
Re: Alley on Como School Property
Date: January 24, 2001
1000 City Hall Annu
25 West Foureh Sveet
Sainr Pau1, Minnesota 55102-1674
Fax: 651-292-7857
The Department of Public Works has reviewed the request to accept the above referenced private alley
as a pubiic alley. See attached map for location. Our policy on accepting streets and alleys is that they
must be improved to City standazds. The alley in question is on school district property and would be
considered unimproved. IYs graveI with some asphalt. There are 4 properties abutting the alley, not
counting the school district. The middle two properties have garages facing the alley. The most
westerly property has a garage with their entrance on Grotto St. rather than the alley. The most
easterly property does not have a gazage but was proposing to build off the alley.
The Department of Public Works has no objections to accepting this as a public alley subject to the
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l. At least 70% of the abutting property owners would have to agree to the alley becoming public.
2. The alley would have to be improved to City standazds. The estimated cost of improvements would
be around $8,000.00 to $10,000. The cost of the improvements would be assessed equally to all four
abutting property owners ( Nicolette, Hanratry, Ricke, and Huey). The school district would probably
dedicate the alley to the Ciry with the understanding that they would not be required to share in the cost
of the alley improvements or future maintenance.
3. Assessment costs can be added to one's property taxes and paid over a period of up to 20 years
with interest. The City's annual interest rate for projects assessed in 2000 was 6.4%.
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4. There would be an increase in each property owners annual street and alley maintenance
assessment_ That cost is cusenfly $0.54 a frontage foot for an improved residential alley. Since we
would not be assessing the school district, we would require the assessable frontage of the abutting
property owners to be doubled to compensate.
5. All four abutting property owners (Nicolette, Hanratty, Ricke, and Huey) would be required to
agee to these assessments by sia ing a waiver of assessment appeal. A generic sample of said waiver
is attached for your information.
6. For legal reasons, the school district should deed to each property owner that portion of the alley
abutting their property. Then each property owner would dedicate a public alley easement over their
portion of the aliey.
7. The access from Grotto St. to this alley has been vacated and is owned by the school district. A
portion of vacated Grotto St. needs to be rededicated to ailow access to the alley. This holds true
regardless of whom the school district sells the alley to. See the attached map showing the area of
Grotto St. to be dedicated.
8. The alley would be subject to the same ordinances and policies currently in place for any improved
public alley in St. Paul. Parking would be pertnitted in the alley provided a minimum width of 10 ft. is
maintained through the alley at all umes. No biocking of driveways or gazage openings are permitted.
This would be enforced by the police on a complaint basis. Restricting parking in this public alley to
property owners only, as in a permit parking situation, is not an option.
The alley could become public subject to the above-referenced requirements. The four abutting
homeowners may wish to maintain this as a private alley rather than a public alley to afford themselves
the most controi over use of the alley.
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McLagan 8z Lerman, P.A,
�aorne9s ac Law
2025 Ceaue Pointe Bouicvard, Svite 26Q
Ad�dou Heightt, IvIinncsotz 55120
ficlephono (651) 68CrS688 Fax (d51) 686-8730
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Esthcc I�i. Lerman`
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by thz?.4 Smce Ba: Ar.sociacon
February 5, 200'i
TO WHOM IT MAY CO(VGERN
Re: Ailey Como School propertY
My clieMs, Li�da and Atan Huey desire to purchase a strip of land from the
Independent Schooi District No. 625. Their desire to purchase arose from problems
wfth sfudents paricing on this strip of land and bfocking access tn their garage. The
police wouid not enforce any parking regulations i�ecause if was the schooi's property.
Th� school did not want te deal With this problem eiiher.
Ovec one year ago, Mr. and Mrs. Huey had severai discussloros with the City and
Schooi District regarding this sirip of lend. They e�rassed their desire to purchase the
strip and they were told that they had to meet certairt requirement9. The School DiStriC1
requesied that a Ietter be sent tn each of the abutting fiomeowners giving fhem the
option to purchase the Iand that abui#ad their parcel. This was done on Novernber 16,
9999. Ms. Plicolette ind�cated she declined to act on the offer and Mr. and Mrs.
Hanfatty and Ms. Riche did not respond.
The Hueys then proceeded to fiave a svrvey completed end a purchase
agreement, deed and easement agreement drafted all et an expense to them. The
Schooi nistrict has signed the Purchase Agreernent but now it seems the ciiy wants to
revisit the same issues that were discussed over one year ago. �he c�ty somehow
wants tu give the other homaow�ers another chance. However fhe other homeowners
have refused to part{eipate if it will cost them any money. Thia certainly is their
prerogative . A(I four owners wiU not agree to the parce( becoming a public alley. The
second option proposed by Mr, Torstenson in his rnemo dated January 30, 2001, was
aiready proposed ta the owners in-November 1999, and vras relvaed. This option
would require �ch ho�neowner to pay fcr a survey and acqulsition costs.
The Hueys have done what was required, expended time and money and shouM
be aliov,red to p�cceed wkh thelr propossl. Their proposal is the only viabEs option of the
three optia�s presented.
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To VJhom It May Concern=
Re: Alley Como School Propeity
I talked to Allan Torstensfln on Feb_ 1�` 2001 aborrt the pcopeity beliiad my home at 724
WesL Maryland Ave. I disagreed with option 1 and 2 of his letter dated 2�30\Ol.
I. will only agree with oprion 3 offhis letter dated ]�34\Ol> As I have stated in all my
lerters to yau, aod to Allan Torstensott T t�ave � objections with the Huey's purchasing
tbe property and granting us an easeme�rrt.
Resp�ctfiilly yours,
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Robin Ricke
724 W Mazyland Ave
Sf Paul Minnesota, 5511?
651-488-6110
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Sf Pau! Minnesofe 55117
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AGREENEENT ATID CQN�PEYANCE OF APPURTENANT EASEM�NT
Dated:
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1. This aAreemen4 and conveyanoe involves that strip of land in Ramsey County,
Minnesofa described as follows:
The South 22 feet of the North 188.50 feet of the West 187.16 feet, except the West
30 feet of the Northeas r Quarter of the Northeast Quarter o� SacYion 26, Township 29
Range 23, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
hereinaRer called the EASCMENT LAND.
2. The owner of the EASEMENT LAN� is LEnda A. Huey and Alan J. Huey (HUEY)
herei�after cailed GRAN70R.
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GRAN7EES are the owtners of various paRs of land adjacent to Yhe �ASEMENT
GRANTEE, Robin Rick2 (RICKE}, is fhe owner of the foltowing:
The North 1fi6.5 feet o# the East 52 feet of the West 187.1� feef of said �uarter
quaRer.
5. GRANTEE, John R. Hanratty and Deborah L. Ales- Hanratty tHANRATTY), are the
owners of the following:
The North 166.5 feet of the East 52 feet of iha �Nest 135.16 feet of said quart0r
quarter
6, The parties desire the EASElv1ENT LAND be used as an alley.
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CONVEYANCE
FOR VALUABLE CONSlDERATION, GRANT4R hereby conveys a perpetual
easentent tor a(ley purooses to RiCKE and HANRATTY, (GRANTEES) over the EASEMENT
LAIVD. The easemQnt sha11 run wit}: each individual parcel ov.�ned by GRANTEES as describ�d
herein and shall be binding on their successors and assigns forever.
AOREEFflENT
t. GRARITEES shaii dst0t'sd 2rsd hotd GRARJTOR hzrmless against claims of �+n�r.ership
by aYber neghbors rsgarding the EASEMENT Lr1ND.
2. The owners o# each parcel shali share equally in construction end maintenance easfs
in fhe EASEMENT LAND as agreerl upon by a!I the owners.
3. Only GRANTOR and GRRNTEES may parfc on the easement land.
Linda A. Hs�ey
Atan J. Nuey
Robin Rieke
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTI( Of RAMSEY )
John R. Hanratty
Deborah L. Ales-Hanratty
Th;s instrumer�f was ackriowledged before me on
and Alan J. Huey, husband and wife.
by Linda A_ Huey
NaTARY PUflLlG
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on _
Haaratty and Debocah L. Ales-Hanratty, hasband and wifa.
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single person.
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� McLagan $ Lerman, P.A.
2025 Centre Pointe Bivd., Suite 260
' Mendata Helghts, MN 55120
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by Rob�n Ricka,
N�7ARY PUBLIC
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16 January 2001
Deaz St. Paul City Council Members:
RE: Easement Papers
A$er speaking with A1 Torstenson, it had been determined that the propezty be better off
privately owned to maintain equalization fos each neighbor involved.
He had also stated that unless it is privately owned, th�re would be no guaiante.e for
private parking, wluch is what we, as �ighbors, desire-
Again we ask that you grant us the lot split with varianc� so we, as neighbors, may reach
our goals.
Enclosed is a revised copy of the legal easemem papers I had my Attorney draw up-
23umber two on page two is the revision.
Respectfu]ly Yours,
Alan and Linda Huey
718 W. Nlarqland Ave.
St, Paul� MN 55117-4128
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Dear Czty Council Members:
RE: LoY Split with Variance
i We, the Hueys', are wziRing to let you know our internions for the property if we were to
own it. We vwuld �rant each neighbor an easemcnt so that they would be involved with
any decisioa that wouid be needed for this prape►ty, in�luding any decisious on paving
� and constiuction to update the conditions of this drive area. If each neighbor is uot in
agreement with any proposal in updating tlais drive area, there will be nothing done to this
area and we will have this also chenged in th� easement papezs�
' Our �'ust step in this process wonbd be establishing a permit-pezking wne behind the
. homes of 724 and 730 W_ Marytand Ave, and a NO Parking Zane behind 736 W_
Maryland Ave. At this tim� tbere would be no cost for any of the permi# parking signs
sincs I took the Iiberty in purchasing them October 1999- However, I was unable to bang
them since the school disaict stated that I clid not own the property, but they would be
willing to sell the property bo the residents that use this property and grant us an
easemesrt. So from that point, each resident had turned down every offer the school
district gave, and I thought this would be a geat opportunity that we would all benefit
j from And after sYzeaking witb Allan Torstenson last week, who spoke with St Paul Watet
i Works, they have no interest in tvrning this property into a public atley. VJhich brings us
; back to the issue of allowing us to purcbase this property.
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718 W. Mazyland Ave
St. Paul, MN 5>i I7-4128
651-488-5303
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778 W Marylend Ava
St Paul Minnesota 55197
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March 12, 1999
FAX N0. : 6514889738
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CZTY' OF` �AINT PAL7L
OFP[CE OF TI-IE CiTY COUNCIL
JAN KERAN
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DONN.> SANDERS
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Mr. A1 Sbetka
Depaztment of Public Works
Traffic & Lighting �ngineering
80Q City Hall Annea
25 West Fourth S[reet
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
Deaz Mr. Shetka:
In reference to the Permit pazking in alley way, Y�ehind the residents of
712-71$-7?A-730-736 Niaryland Avenue, whieh began on February 1, 3999. _._. . _
I support the attached petition and would appreciate your suppoit as well, so thae legal action may
be enforced_ T.inda Huey,713 W. Maryland, St. Pdul, MN 5511�, is requesting a Ictter from your
office to d�at effect. 5he may be reached at 4A8-5303.
Sincerely,
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Jim Reiter, une;
Ward 5
712:dms
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To Whom it may concern:
Tius letter is in zegazds to the Permit parking in ailey way, behind the residents of
712-718-72A-730-736 Maryland Avenue, wltich began on February 1 1999.
The penmit pazking is not valid for STUDENTS nor VISITORS to COMO
SEI�IIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
So we aza asking for your signatures to support this petition so that legal action
may be enforced.
Respectfully yours,
Participating Residents and Supportezs:
� Reitez
Paul City Council
Jackie \ /
St. Paul �'�.blic School
Sharo 'ken
Co o Seni High
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Mr. & Mrs. Johnson
712 W. Marylaud Avc.
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Robin Ricke Susanr.
724 W. Maryland A.ve. 736 W,
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Mr. & Mrs. Huey
718 W. Maryland Ave.
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To whom it my concer�+% West
We, the School district 625, aze giving the homeowners of 724,730,
Maryland Avenue our permission to use the properiy, we own, iocated d'uectly behind
their homes.
�uCently, this pmperty is not only the'u only access to tiieu garages, but to the
city street as well, also this $oes the same for the residents at 718 West Marytand Ave,
they must pass through this property to aceess the eiiy street and to their home.
Respectfully yours
We the Tiome owners of 724,730, �•, if we were to by the property directly behind �
our homes, from the School district 625, which is our only access to our garages, and onr
homes, also our only access to the city sireet, we well g�ve permxssion to the home owners of
the Fs�st of our properiy> w exit or enter the propezry directly behind ouz bome.
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PLANT PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE
PUBL.IC SCHOOLS �rFELONG LEARNfNG .
September 3, 1999
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Huey
718 West Maryland Avanue
St. Paul, MN 55117
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Huey_
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unsigned. After I received this, I gained a better understanding of what I
belisve your intention was in securing signatures £rom the nezghbors.
Having gained this undexstanding and discusszng it with you and our
attorney, I belie�e that the only proper way to secure the access riglzts that
i pou desire is either with the establishment of' an easement or the platting of
an alley. I recommend the forzner.
If an easement is established ac7oss our property, and one of the three
adjacent neighbors to your west desired to acquire the segment of our
pxoperty contiguous with theirs, the easement wouid fbllow the property, and
you would maintain qour x-ights. Tn order to establish this easement, you will
need to contact a surveyor and an attorney to develop a legal description and
the proper easement docuznents for execution by the Board o£ Education. As
I presently understand the desired outcome, I do not believe the Board of
Education would object to this proposal. We also believe that you must
indemnify the school d'xstrict in the event that there is ever a claim of adverse
possession against the school district for these small parcels of land
contiguous with the three western properties. In other words, you would
have ta ag*8^ *o rlef°nd a*aC� bntrl her,*Sl.�gr rh� �,.1.��A, rt;ch+�^'��t sf o rE;b�l.�=
ever challenged the establishmez�t of this easement over what they might
assert is theix property.
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DISTRICT 625 - 360 COLBORNE STREET - SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 551023299 -(61?J 293,5140
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1'he second option would be to establish an alley right�of-way, in which case
the city would buy the land from us. Since they ha�e nothing to gain by th�s
acquisition, I doubt theq would be interested.
If you would lil�e to proceed with this, please let me know if I can provide any
information.
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03 January 2001
Dear St. Paul City Cowzci] Members:
RE: Lot SpHt with Vari�ance
Zoniag file #00-150-808
Alan and Linda �-Iuey
Susanne Nicolette went up and staied that she had not receSved any notice tbat the Iiueys
had the intention of gutchasing the property. Hnwever, she had sznce 19 November1999
to call and inquire on the status of the property. From the begmning she stated she wanted
no involveme:rt with the property since she does not use it nor have iirtent to use it.
Which she had signed two docunnerns indicating so. One had been submitted to the
school board and the other to A.ttomey Ester Lermaa
Regazding Mr. John Hanratty, he haci indicated that we do not gEt along and that he had
not signed any papers regazding tivs property. However, I am enclosing a copy of a letter
we as neighbors submitted to the schooi board for a Right of Way on this property and it
shows lus signature dated 08-31-99, along wiih that is a response from the school board.
At that time we suggested to tlze xho�l board to sell the residents the property and givc
us an easement, dated 09-03-99 and each neighbor involved turned the proposai down
On 11-16-99 another proposal was given that the property would be given to the residents
along with an easeme�s to us, and yet again each nea�hbor involved turned rt down. A
copy of the letter my Attozney secrt to each neighbar is enclosed.
On 02-01-99 we had an issue regtuding students $om Como Senior High parking along
the fence of thc property behiad the Harrcattys and Nicolettes garages. Studerns had
indicated tbat the Fiazrcattys had given them permission to park there at anytinne. We drew
up a petition in which A1 Shetka and Jim Rciter supported. Enclosed is a copy of this
letter, also notice Susanne Nieolette did not participate nor did the Hanzatt}+s.
Now that we, the Hueys', show interest in purchasing this property and grantin� each
neighbor an easemern, we just cannot understand why they aze now having issues with
this. We, the Hueys' have incurred alI cxpenses up to this point a4 instructed by the
School Board and City with intem on puzchasing this property.
We, the Hueys', feel thaz siace the other aeighbors had several opportunities to obtain
this same property and continuously turned them down, that w'e now would Ii.ke the
council to approve our proposal of a Lot Split with Vaziancc.
VJe feel that there is no conflicts between any o£us as neighbors, and cannot understand
why Mr. Hanzatcy would pezsonally attack us when knowing that for the past several
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We ali as neigkibors Pitch in and he1P `vith seas°na! du�es on our properties, as neighbors
generaliy do, so i would like to ask t6at you would disregard the comments that Mr.
HanrattYs £alsely made.
Respect£ully Yours,
Alan and Linda Iiueq
718 W. Maryland A.ve
St. l'auL MN SS117-4123
651-488-5303
DEPAR7'MENT OF PLANNING
&. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Brian Sweeney, Direcfor
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Coleman, M¢yor
December 20, 2000
Ms. Nancy Anderson
Secretary to the City Council
Room 310 City Hall
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
RE: Zoning File #00-150-808:
AL HUEY AND LINDA HUEY
Subdivision by lot split
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22 foot wide parcel running from the south side of 718
Maryland to Grotto Street
✓put. G1rs!'
City Council meeting: January 3, 2001, 5:30 p.m., City Council Chambers
PURPOSE: To consider a subdivision of property of the Independent School District 625 to be
tied to 718 Maryland.
Dear Ms. Anderson:
A1 and Linda Huey have submitted an application for subdivision by lot split for property with
the following legal descriptions The South 22 feet of the North 188.50 feet of the West 18716
feet, except the West 30 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26,
Township 29, Range 23, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Staff Recommendation is approval.
The public hearing is scheduled for January 3, 2001, 5:30 p.m. at City CounciL I understand that
you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul I.egal Ledger.
Please call me at 266-6583 if you have any questions.
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zoning
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25 West Fourth Stree!
S¢int Paul, MN 55102
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. NOTICL OF MTBLIC �HEARILITG
_ The Saint Paul�City Cqunca wiR con-
duct a__public hearing on Wednesdayr
Jamiary 3, 2p01, at 5:30 p:m. m 2he City
co,��n cn�t�, �a �oor esry xau-
Comthouse. 15 .West, Kellogg B6ulevard,�.
Samt Paul, bIN, to consida the applica6soa
af AI and Ianda Huey for subdivision of. �
propert.p of Independent School.DislriM
625 to be tied to �71$ Maryland Avenue: __
Dated: Deaemba 21;�2000 � � _.
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& ECONOM[C DEVELOPMENT
Bri¢n Sweeney, Director
CTTY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Co[em¢n, Mayor
J3Illl87y 2.�], 20��
Ms. Nancy Anderson
Secretary to the City Council
Room 310 City Hall
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
15 Wut Fourth Stree!
Saint Paul, MN55102
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Tefephone: 65/-266-6700
Facsimile: 651-228-32?0
RE: Zoning File #00-150-808: ALAN AND LIIVDA HUEY
Lot Split with Variance
718 W. Maryland Avenue (between Grotto and St. Albans)
City Council hearing: January 3, 2001, 5:30 p.m., City Council Chambers
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PURPOSE: To consider a lot split with variance to split off a 22 ft. wide strip of land along the north
edge of the Como Park High School site and attach it to the rear of 718 W. Maryland in
order to establish legal access to a garage.
Dear Ms. Anderson:
Alan and Linda Huey have submitted an application for a lot split with variance to split off a 22 R. wide
strip of land along the north edge of the Como Park High School site and attach it to the rear of 718 W.
Maryland in order to establish legal access from Grotto Street to the garage at 718 W. Maryland. The
Hueys are requesting a variance from the requirement for platting of unplatted land; in this case, the cost
of surveying to prepare a full plat would be more than the cost of the land. The cost of platting can't be
justified, so staff recommends that the City Council grant the Huey's a variance from the requirement to
do a plat.
Attached are the staff report and the lot split survey for your consideration. Subject to the variance and
the conditions recommended in the attached staff report, this application meets all lot split requirements
and staff recommends approval. This item is scheduled to be heard by the Saint Paul City Council on
January 3, 2001. Please call me at 266-6579 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Allan Torstenson�
Senior Planner
Attactunents
c. City Council Members, Larry Soderholm, Alan and Linda Huey, Robin Ricke, John Hanratty
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• PLAT REVIEW STAFF REPORT
FILE # 00-150-808
1. APPLICANT: ALAN AND LINDA HUEY HEARING DATE: January 3, 2001
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TYPE OF APPLICA'ITON: Subdivision Review (Lot Split with Variance)
LOCATTON: 718 W. Maryland Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: see file
PLANNING DISTRICT: 6(across Maryland from District 10)
ZOIVING CODE REFERENCE: 67301, 67304, 67.406(a), 67.703
STAFF REPORT AATE: 12/26/00
8. DATE RECEIVED: i l/13/00
PRESENT ZONING: R-4
BY: Alian Torstenson
DEADLINE FOR ACTION: 1/12/O1
A. PI7ItPOSE: Lot split with variance from requirement for platting in order to split off a 22 ft.
wide by 157.16 ft. long parcel from the Como Park High School site and attach it to the rear of
property at 718 W. Maryland in order to establish legal access to the garage at 718 W. Maryland.
B. PARCEL SIZE: The existing parcel at 718 W. Maryland has 58 feet of frontage on Maryland
and an area of 9876 sq. feet. The property to be purchased from the School District and added to
718 W. Maryland is 3499 sq. fr. in area, for a total azea of 13,375 sq. feet.
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EXISTING LAND USE: There is a single family home at 718 W. Maryland. The property to be
added to 718 W. Maryland is part of the Como Park High School site.
SURROUNDING LAND USE: Single-family to the east and west and across Maryland to the
north; Como Park High School to the south; Como Park Elementary School is kitry-comer to the
northwest.
E. ZO1vING CODE CITATION: §67301 requires a plat for subdivision of previously unplatted
land. §673041ists conditions for lot splits and adjushnents of common boundaries, including a
condition that "the lot or lots to be divided aze previously platted land." §67.406(a) lists criteria
for approval of a subdivision or lot split. §67.703 gives the City Council the authoriTy to grant
variances from the subdivision regulations and sets criteria for variances.
F. HISTORY/DISCUSSI0IV: On September 22, 1999, the City Council approved a similar lot
split for properry directly behind 718 W. Maryland (Zoning File 99-139); in that case a 1959 sq.
ft. parcel was split off from the Como Park High School site and attached to 718 W. Maryland to
provide for construction of a two car garage. At that time it was noted that access to the garage
would be across the northerly edge of the Como Park High School property, where there appears
to be an alley (already used £or access to garages for the two houses west of the Hueys), although
it is not actually an alley. Staff recommended that the Hueys and their two neighbors to the west,
who use the unofficial alley, secure easements from the school district to legally establish their �
right to access to their garages across the school dishict property. The Hueys worked to secure
such easements, but the school district decided it wouId be better simply to selt the property to
the Hueys. The current lot split proposal would allow the school district to sell the Hueys a 22
Foot wide stdp of land between Grotto Street and the rear of the Huey's lot to provide legal
access to the Auey's garage.
G. DISTRICT COUNCIL RECONIlVI�NDATION: The District 6 Community Council has not
taken a position on the matter.
H. REQUIItED FINDINGS: §67.406 of the Zoning Code requires that all of the following
findings shall be made prior to approval of a subdivision:
All the applicable provisions of the Legislative Code are complied with. City staff
have reviewed the proposed adjustment of common boundaries between the Huey's
residence and Como Pazk High School. Subject to the condition that the pazcet to be
split off from the Como Park High School site is attached to the existing pazcel at 718 W.
Maryland, all provisions of the Legislative Code are complied with except the
requirement for platting of previously unplatted land. The Hueys request a variance
from this requirement.
2. The proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to present and potential
surrounding land uses. This finding is met provided the Hueys offer their two
neighbors immediately to the west, who use the unofficial alley to access their garages, �
the opportunity to sign the attached easement agreement to legally estabiish their right to
access their garages across the property the Hueys are purct�asing from the school
district and provide for sharing of construction and maintenance costs in the easement
land if they want to maintain such access. Without such easement, the Hueys and their
successors would not be required to provide access to their neighbor's garages.
The area surrounding the subdivision can be planned and developed in
coordinafion and compatibility with tfie proposed subdivision.=This fmding does not
apply. The change in lot configurarion is not related to any land use changes.
��P 8��6235'LS3RS-!S 6SCAi�FlClaYII13aC6 w�*h� tha c�mnrahonciv ptan � This findinQ is met_
The District 6 Plan and the citywide Housing and Land Use Plans support reinvestment
in existing neighborhood housing.
5. The subdivision preserves and incorporates the site's important e�sting natural
features whenever possible. This finding is met. Natural features are not affected.
6. All land intended for building sites can be used safely without endangering
residents by peril from floods, erosion, continuously high water table, severe soil
conditions or other menace. This finding is met. The land can be used safely.
The subdivision can be economically served with public facilities and services. T`his
finding is met. The Huey's lot is already served with public faciliries.
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A two acre area including the Huey's lot and some of their neighbor's lots were never
part of a plat. The lots are legally described with long, metes-and-bounds descriprions.
Ideally the area should be platted and given simple lot-and-block legal descriptions.
FIowever, the cost of survey work to prepare a plat drawing (which goes for beyond just
having one lot surveyed and staked) would cost far more than the cost of acquiring the
small sh'ip of land from the school district. Platting is generally intended for lazge,
multi-lot subdivisions where lots will be sold and new development will take place.
Platting is unreasonably expensive for a single property owner buying a small sh of
land for access to a gazage.
2. The City Council has the power to grant variances from the subdivision regularions if the
following findings can be made: the intent of the code is upheld; health, safety and
welfaze will be protected; the conditions requiring the variance aze unique to the parcel
of land; following the code literally would deprive the owner of rights commonly
enjoyed by other owners in the same zoning dish the unique circumstances of the
property were not created by the owner; and the owner would suffer a hardship if the
code were followed strictly. These findings are all met.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on required findings 1 through 7 and the findings
required to grant a variance, staff recommends approval of the lot split / adjushnent of common
boundary beriveen 718 W. Maryland Avenue and Como Park High School as shown on the
attached survey, with a variance from the requirement to plat the property, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The property to be split off from the Como Park High School site shall be attached to the
existing parcel at 718 W. Maryland;
2. The Hueys offer their rivo neighbors immediately to the west the opportunity to sign the
attached easement agreement to legally establish their right to access their garages across
the property the Hueys are purchasing from the school district and provide for sharing of
construction and maintenance costs in the easement land; and
3. The new lot configuration shall be filed with the Ramsey County Recorder.
Attachments:
Application
Survey with new legal description (reduction)
Purchase Agreement
Easement Ageement
Location maps
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, SUBDMSION REVIEIN APNLICATION
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• iM�i Zoning Section
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Saint Paul, MN 55102
266-6589
APPLICANT
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Name of owner (if different)
Contact person (if different) Pho
PROPERTY Address/Location
LOCATION �
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TYPE OF SUBDIVISIQN:
�Lot Spiit �Lot Split with Variance ❑ Reg. Land Survey
❑ Preliminary Plat ❑ Final Plat ❑ Combined Plat
ApplicanYs signature Date City agent��'�,
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this /'/�day of ��� d�,- , 2000 whereby
Independent School District No. 625, a public corporation under the laws of Minnesota
(SELLER) hereby agrees fo sell and Linda A. Huey and Alan J. Huey (BUYERj agree to
buy that land locafed in the City of Sainf Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesofa described as
follows:
The South 22 feet of the North 188.50 feet of the West 245.16 feet, excepf the
West 30 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26,
Township 29, Range 23, Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Subject to:
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Building and zoning laws, ordinances, state and federa! regulations;
Restrictions relating to use or improvement of the properfy without
effective forfeiture provisions;
Reservation of any mineral rights by the State of Minnesota;
Utility and drainage easements which do not interfere with existing
improvements;
Encumbrances of record.
1. Consideration. Buyer shall pay $1.00 and ail costs associated with the
subdivision approval and conveyancing of the property.
2. Closing. Closing shall take piace after Buyer has obtained subdivision
approval by the City of St. Paul.
3. Title Evidence. Selier is making no representations as to the condition of the
title and is transferring the property without warranties.
4. Buyer's Responsibilities. Buyer shall be responsible for the preparation of the
Quit Claim Deed and all costs associated with the conveyance of the property including
state deed tax and recording fees.
5. Well Disciosure; SELLER certifies that SEL�ER does not know of any weils on
the described reai property.
6. Individual Sewage Treatment System Disclosure. SELLER certifies that
there is no individual sewage treatment system on or serving the property.
SELLER:
Independent School District No. 625
BY:�y,
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Its Clerk'
BUYER:
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AGREEMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF APPURTENANT EASEMENT
Dated
RECITALS
1. This agreement and conveyance involves that strip of land in Ramsey County,
Minnesota described as follows:
The South 22 feet of the North 188.5 feet of the West 187.16 feet of the Northeast
Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 29, Range 23.
hereinafter cailed the EASEMENT LAND.
2. The owner of the EASEMENT LAND is Linda A. Huey and Alan J. Huey (HUEY)
hereinafter cailed GRANTOR.
3. GRANTEES are the owners ofi various parts of land adjacent to the EASEMENT
LAN D.
4. GRANTEE, Robin Ricke (RICKE), is the owner of the foliowing:
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The North 166.5 feet of the East 52 feet o the � est . ee o sai qua er ��
quaster.
5. GRANTEE, John R. Hanratty and Deborah L. Ales- Hanratty (HANRATTY), are the
owners of the following:
The North 166.5 feet of the East 52 feet of the West 135.16 feet of said quarter
c�uarter.
6. The parties desire the EASEMENT LAND be used as an alley.
CONVEYANCE
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, GRANTOR hereby conveys a perpetual •
easement for alley purposes to RICKE and HANftATTY, (GRAIVTEES) over the EASEMENT
LAND. The easement shail run with each individuaf parcel owned 6y GRANTEES as described
herein and shall be binding on their successors and assigns forever.
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� 1. GRANTEES shall defend and hold GRANTOR harmless against claims of ownership
by other neighbors regarding the EASEMENT LAND.
AGREEMENT
2. The owners of each parcel shatl share equaily in construction and maintenance costs
in fhe EASEMENT LAND.
3. Disputes regarding maintenance or construction in the EASEMENT LAND shall be
determined by majority vote with each parcel having 1 vote.
4. Only GRAN70R and GRANTEES may park on the easement land.
Linda A. Huey
Alan J. Huey
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Robin Ricke
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
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John R. Hanratty
Deborah L. Ales-Hanratty
This instrument was acknowledged before me on
and Alan J. Huey, husband and wife.
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
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This instrument was acknowiedged before me on _
Hanratty and Deborah L. Ales-Hanratty, husband and wife.
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by Linda A. Huey
by John R.
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COUNTY OF RAMSEY
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on
single person.
NOTARY PUBLIC
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2025 Centre Pointe Bivd., Suite 260
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McLagan & Lerman, P.A.
Attomeys ac Law
2025 Centre Poinu Boulevard, Suitc 260
Mendota $eights, Minnesota 55120
Telephane (651) 586-8688 Fax (65I) 686-8730
Ciinton ivlcLagan
Esther M. I.erman''
*Real Pmpeaty Law Spcciatisc cenified
by the Minnesota Scate Bar Association
November 16, 1999
John and Deborah Ales-Hanraify
730 W. Maryland
St. Paul, MN 55117
Suzanne Hicolette
736 W. Maryland Ave.
-4- -_ St. Paul, MN 55117 �---_ _ �- -
Robin Ricke
724 W. Maryland Ave.
Sf. Paut, MN 55'117
Dear Ms. Nicolette, Ms. Ricke and Mr. and Mrs. Hanratty
My clients, Linda and Alan Huey would like to obta'rn an easement over property
belonging to Indepertdent School D'+strict No. 625 that abuts the south side of your
properties. Earlier this year, Mr. and Mrs. Huey had purchased the pareel direct(y
behind their property from the schooi district,
The school district is willing to give each of you a similar parcel of land that abuts
the southern boundary of your property. You would fiave to provide an acceptable deed
to the district. In order to do this a survey and a legal description for the parcel and
subdivision approval f�om the city would be necessary. You must bear the cost of the
survey and acquisition of the subdivision approval.
The propecty transferred would be subject to an easement for access for the
- � M1 be�efit of you and fhe Hueys who have been using this land for access to tfie street.
if you wish to pursue the offer af the schooi district, p{ease tet me know wifhin
rivo weeks of the date of this iettec If you have any questions, you can con#act me or
7homas Bray, attorney for the school district at 651-767-8143.
Sincerely,
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Esfher M. Lerman
0�-503
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cc: Thomas Bray
Mr. and Nirs. Huey
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Esther M. Lerman
McLagan 8� lerman, P,A.
2025 Centre Pointe Boulevard
Suite 260
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
Dear Esther,
ln response to your letter regarding establishing an easement over the property
owned by the school, behind my house, I am dectining to act on this offer.
1 do not use this property for access to my garage or for parki�g, and am not
interested in pursuing the transFer of this properfy, Tfie schooi district is also
aware of my decision.
If you have any questions, you may catl me at 651-228-5313 during the day or
859-487-0642 evenings_
1 appfeciate your foliow-up on fhis project.
Regards� ����
Suzanne Nicolette
736 W. Maryland Ave.
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2025 Center Poiate Boulevard, Suite 260
Me�dala Heights, MN SS120.2254
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This leaar is a follow up to a t$lephone comreasation we had on Fri@ay, lanuary 21°,
regarding tha Hueys' zequ+est for an accavs easemeat &om.Independent School District No. 625. In
ourcaavcasation, you iafonmedme theoxaera oflo�s adja�ceutwttiepsopertyovertivhich�e Hueys
desire an easementhave i�ttned dowa tLe S,choot Disttiet's offerto,coavey to thcm adja�t to tixeir
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I inforniedPatQuinaofIndependeai SchoalDisfrictNo. 625 the aeighbois weaeaotwilling
to accept a com�eyance of fee title. Mr_ Qunnn aad I diswased four alternatives availuble to the
School Disaiek Basically, these alternatives are as follows:
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Refuse to grant tkte Hueys eu easement and relocate the fence to prolubit
unautharized �se o£ The ProP�9;
Gtant the Hueys (aad pahaps ot�er adjacent owneis) a revocablelicense to nsetbe
ptopeRy £or access puc�6ses;
C.ranttheHueys (andp�hapsotheradjac�towners) aneasementtousathaproperty
for accesa pucposes; ar
Refuse to graat a licea�e or aa easemeat hut agrea to convey We groperty tn the
Huays, sutrjett tu the.E�ueys' aGquisition of all re�uired subdivision a .
The Ssbool.Dis�ict isp,ot willing�to pxoceed wirh alte�native 2 oi 3 berause the SehooI
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The 5chool District is willing m convey fee tide to the area north of tl�e Schoo2 IIistcict's
f�ceto �xe Hueys for no consideiation iftheHueys obtain all reqtvred subdivisioa approva3s &om
the City of SaintPavl. The Hvcys would aLsobenespon,sibie fartbe cost af survey?iagthe F�P�Y
to obtain an acc�uate legat desctiptian. ffthe FIueys are iaterested ia accepting a conveyanceof the
property, thc southerly boundary of the ptoperiy being coaveyed s6ould be esffibiished at a point
nordt of and tnughly patallei tothe 5c�oalDistsict's fence. 'T�e properiy iine shwidbe far enw�s
nordi ofthe existing £eace, so the fence me�s all cuzrenx setback requirem�ts established by the St
l�aul City Code.
Please discuss this matter with youx clients and cal! me� at your convenience, so we may
disatss how your cliea� wish to proceed.
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To Whom it May Concem:
I Robin Ricke do not object in the kIuey's buying the alley beh3nd my home,
Nor do I object the easement they aze giving to the Haivatty's and znysei£
Si�erely yours,
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Robin Ricke
726 West M�yland Ave.
St Paul Miunesota, 5511'I
Phone (651) 4$8-6110
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WHEREAS, Alan and Linda Huey submitted for Ciry approval a proposed subdivision by lot split, as
shown on the attached sheet marked exhibit 1 which shall be attached hereto and included herein by this
reference, together with an application for a variance from the City's platting requirements, to split from that
pazcel of land occupied by the Como Puk High School, a strip of land 22 ft. wide by 157.16 ft. located
between Grotto Street and the reaz of the property at 718 W. Maryland and to attach the said strip to the
property at 718 W. Maryland, all for the purpose of establishing legal access to the gazage located at 718 W.
Maryland; and
WHEREAS, the said strip of land also presently functions much like an alley in that it provides access
to garages located at the rear of the properties located at 724 and 730 W. Maryland; and
WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed the proposed subdivision and have found that the proposed
subdivision can meet the requirements set forth in Saint Paul L,egislative Code Chapter 67 provided that
certain conditions as recommended by staff aze imposed; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on the proposed subdivision and variance request to be held
before the City Council was duly published in the official newspaper of the City, and notices of the public
hearing were also mailed to each owner of affected property including a11 property situated within 350 feet of
the subject property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed subdivision on January 3,
2001, where all interested parties were given the opportunity to be heard and where the Council considered all
the facts and recommendations concerning the subdivision and at the close of the public hearing, the matter
was laid over to January 10, 2001, for the purpose of obtaining additional information from staff; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2001, the matter was laid over again to February 7, 2001, pending the
report from staff on any recommended conditions; and
WHEREAS, on February 7, 2001, the Council, based upon all the files, facts and the recommendation
of staff, found that the criteria for granting a variance from the requirement for platting of unplatted land aze
met; that the proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to present and potential surrounding land uses
provided the school district deeds to each adjoining property owner that portion of the private alley adjoining
their property (consistent with standard city practice when public alleys aze vacated), with the portion behind
724 W. Maryland attached to either 724 W. Maryland or to 718 W. Maryland; and that a perpetual easement
for access to garages at 718, 724 and 730 W. Maryland is provided; NOW, THEREFORE,
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from the requirement for platting, to split off from the northern edge of the Como Pazk High School site a p` _� 3
pazcel with 22 feet of frontage on Crrotto St. extending 157.16 feet east from Grotto St., subject to the
following conditions:
1. The property to be split off from the Como Pazk High School site shall be attached to the
abutting pazcels at 718 to 736 W. Maryland as shown on the attached survey, with the portion of
the pazcel behind 724 W. Maryland attached to either 724 W. Maryland or to 718 W. Maryland;
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Requested by Department of:
Plannin & Eco�l6mic Dev ment
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Form Approved by City Attorney
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A perpetual easement for access purposes to gazages at 718, 724 and 730 W. Maryland shall be
provided;
A 22 foot wide adjacent portion of vacated Grotto Street must be rededicated as a public street;
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The new lot configuration shall be filed with the Ramsey County Recorder along with a copy of
the Council Resolution approving the subdivision.
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DEPARTMENT/OFFICF/COUNCII,: DATE II�ITIATED GREEN SHEET 1vo.: 110602 �
PED Zoning 04/27/Ol C'l —50'
CONTACl' PERSON & PHONE: � INITIAUDATE p.�177pI/p},'�
Allan Torstenson 266-6579 2 DEPARTMENT DIl2. 5 CICY COUNCII.
MUST BE ON COUNCII. AGENDA BY (DATE� �ZGN 3 C� AT��� _ C1TY CLERK
NUMBER f7NNAP7CIAL SERV DIl2. FINANCIAL SERV/A
FOR 4 MAYOR (OR ASSC.) 1 PLANNING ADMIN.�
ROUTING
ORDER
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ncnoN xEQVnszEn: Adopt resolution to approve a proposed subdivision by lot split, together with a variance from .
the requirement for platting, to split off from the northern edge of the Como Pazk High School site a pazcel with 22
feet of frontage on Grotto St. extending 157.16 feet east from Grotto Street. The City Council held a public hearing
, on January 3, 2001, and voted to approve the subdivision on February 7, 2001.
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RECOMMENDA170NS: Approve (A) ot Reju[ (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING
QUESITONS:
� PLANNING COMMISSION I. Has tltis peison/firm ever worked under a con[ract for tltis deparUnent?
CID COMMITTEE Yu No
CNIi, SERVICE COMMISSION 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
—A— S� Yu No
3. Does this pe[soNfum possess a skill not no`mally possased by any waent city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORT[JN1TY (Who, Whay When, Where, Why):
Finalize council approval of subdivision to split off from the Como Pazk High School site a 22 ft. wide strip of land
to be attached to the abbuting parcels at 718 to 736 W. Maryland for the purpose of providing legal access to
gazages at 718, 724 and 730 W. Maryland. �������� ��°�'�'��
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� ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED:
Establishment of legal access to garages at 718, 724, and 730 W. Maryland.
DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: 1 1 E C� I V 6� BJ
None.
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DISAD'JANTAGESIFNOTAPPROVED: 1JlTY A�TOI�.IVL A
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $ COST/REVENUE BUDGETED:
FUNDINGSOURCE: ACTIVITYNUMBER: f? yn
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PLAT REVIEW STAFF REPORT
FILE # 00-150-808
1. APPLICAN't': ALAN AND LINDA HCJEY HEARING DATE: January 3, 2001
2. TYPE OF APPLICATION: Subdivision Review (Lot Split with Variance)
3. LOCATION: 718 W. Maryland Avenue
4. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: see file
5. PLANNIi�TG DISTRICT: 6(across Maryland from District 10)
6. ZONPi TG CODE REFERENCE: 67301, 67304, 67.406(a), 67.703
STAFF REPORT DATE: 12/26/00 (revised 2/07/O1)
DATE RECEIVED: 11/13/00
PRESENT ZO�IING: R-4
BY: Allan Torstenson
DEADLI�TE FOR ACTION: 1/12/O1
A. PURPOSE: Lot split with variance from requirement for platting in order to split off a 22 ft.
wide by 157.16 ft. long parcel from the Como Park High School site and attach it to the rear of
property at 718 W. Maryland in order to establish legal access to the garage at 718 W. Maryland.
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PARCEL SIZE: The property to be split off from the Como Park High School site has 22 feet of
frontage on a vacated portion of Grotto Street and is 3499 sq. ft. in area.
EXISTING LAND USE: There is a single family home at 718 W. Maryland. The property to be
added to 718 W. Maryland is part of the Como Park Aigh School site.
Si7RROUNDING LAND USE: Single-family to the east and west and across Maryland to the
north; Como Park High School to the south; Como Park Elementary School is kitry-comer to the
northwest.
E. ZOIVING CODE CTTATION: §67.301 requires a plat for subdivision of previously unplatted
land. §67.304 lists conditions for lot splits and adjusrinents of common boundaries, including a
condition that "the lot or lots to be divided are previously platted land." §67.406(a) lists criteria
for approval of a subdivision or lot split. §67J03 gives the City Council the authority to grant
variances from the subdivision regulations and sets criteria for variances.
F. HISTORY/DISCUSSION: On September 22, 1999, the City Council approved a similar lot
split for property directly behind 718 W. Maryland (Zoning File 99-139); in that case a 1959 sq.
ft. parcel was split off from the Como Park High School site and attached to 718 W. Maryland to
provide for conshuction of a two car gazage. At that time it was noted that access to the garage
would be across the northerly edge of the Como Pazk High School property, where there appears
to be an alley (already used for access to garages for the two houses west of the Hueys), although
it is not actually an alley. Staff recommended that the Hueys and their two neighbors to the west,
who use the unofficial alley, secure easements from the school dish to legally establish their
right to access to their garages across the school dishict property. The Hueys worked to secure
such easements, but the school district decided it would be better simply to sell the property to
the adjoining property owners or the Hueys. The current lot split proposal would allow the
school district to sell a 22 ft. wide ship of land between Grotto Street and the reaz of the Huey's
lot to the Huey's and/or the adjoining property owners to provide legal access for garages at 718,
724 and 730 Maryland.
G. DISTRICT COLTNCIL RECOVIlVIEIVDATION: The Dis�ict 6 Community Council has not
taken a position on the matter.
H. REQUIRED FINDINGS: §67.406 of the Zoning Code requires that all of the following
findings shall be made prior to approval of a subdivision:
All the applicable provisions of the Legislative Code are compiied with. City staff
have reviewed the proposed lot split. Because the parcel to be split off from the Como
Park High School site would not be a legal lot, it must be attached to adjoining property.
For the parcel to be used for access to gazages without crossing school dishict properiy, a
22 foot wide adjacent portion of Grotto that has been vacated must be rededicated as a
public street. Ail other provisions of the Legislative Code are complied with except the
requirement for platting of previously unplatted land. The applicant requests a variance
from this requirement.
2. The proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to present and potential
surrounding land uses. Alan and Linda Huey, owners of property at 718 W. Maryland,
wish to have the entire parcel to be split off from Como High School property attached to
their property. John Hanratty and Suzanne Nicolette, owners of property adjacent to this
private alley at 730 and 736 W. Maryland, feel attaching the enrire parcel to the Huey's
property could be detrimental to use of their property, and would like to have sections of
the pazcel adjacent to their property attached to their property. This would be consistent
with standard city practice when public alleys are vacated. Robin Ricke, owner of
property at 724 W. Maryland, does not wish to own the adjacent alley herself, and has no
objection to the Hueys owning the portion of the alley behind her house and granring her
an easement for access to her garage; since the portion of the alley behind Ms. Ricke's
house also adjoins the Huey's property, it can be attached to either lot.
The proposed lot split will not be detrimental to present and potential surrounding land
uses provided the school dish deeds to each adjoining properry owner that portion of
the private alley adjoining their property, as they have requested (with the portion behind
724 W. Maryland attached to either 724 W, Maryland or to 718 W. Maryland), and that a
perpetual easement for access to garages at 718, 724, and 730 Maryland is provided.
3. The area surrounding the subdivision can be planned and developed in
coordination and compatibility with the proposed subdivision. This fmding does not
apply. The change in lot configuratian is not related to any land use changes.
4. The subdivision is in conformance with the comprehensive plan. This finding is met.
The Dish 6 Plan and the city�vide Housing and Land Use Plans support reinveshnent
in existing neighborhood housing.
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The subdivision preserves and incorporates the site's important existing natural
features whenever possible. This finding is met. Nahual features are not affected.
6. All land intended for buitdina sites can be used safely without endangering
residents by peril from floods, erosion, continuously high water table, severe soil
conditions or other menace. This finding is met. The land can be used safely.
7. The subdivision can be economically served with public facilities and services. This
finding can be met. The 22 foot wide adjacent portion of Grotto Street that t�as been
vacated must be rededicated as a public street.
I. VARI.ANCE FROM REQUIREMENT FOR PLATTING OF iJ\"PLATTED LAND:
A two acre area including the Huey's lot and some of their neighbor's lots were never
part of a plat. The lots are legally described with long, metes-and-bounds descriptions.
Ideally the area should be platted and given simple lot-and-block legal descriptions.
However, the cost of survey work to prepare a plat drawing (which goes for beyond just
having one lot surveyed and staked) would cost far more than the cost of acquiring the
small strip of land from the school dish Platting is generally intended for large,
multi-lot subdivisions where lots will be sold and new development will take place.
Platting is unreasonably expensive for a small strip of land for access to a garage.
2. The City Council has the power to grant variances from the subdivision regulations if the
following findings can be made: the intent of the code is upheld; health, safety and
welfare will be protected; the conditions requiring the variance are unique to the parcel
of land; following the code literally would deprive the owner of rights commonly
enjoyed by other owners in the same zoning district; the unique circumstances of the
property were not created by the owner; and the owner would suffer a hardship if the
code were followed sfrictly. These findings are all met.
STAFF RECONIMENDATION: Based on required findings 1 through 7 and the findings
required to grant a variance, staff recommends approval of splitting off a 22 ft. wide by 157.16 ft.
long strip of land from the Como Park High School site as shown on the attached survey, cvith a
variance from the requirement to plat the property, subject to the following conditions:
The property to be split off from the Como Park High School site shall be attached to the
abutting parcels at 718 to 736 W. Maryland, with the portion of the parcel behind 724 W.
Maryland attached to either 724 W. Maryland or to 718 W. Maryland;
2. A perpetual easement for access purposes to garages at 718, 724 and 730 W. Maryland
shall be provided;
A 22 foot wide adjacent portion of vacated Grotto Street must be rededicated as a public
street; and
4. The new lot configuration shall be filed with the Ramsey County Rzcorder along with a
copy of the Council Resolution approving the lot split.
Attachments: Application, Survey with new legal description (reduction), Locarion maps
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Zoning Section
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Saint Paul, MN 55102
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Allan Torstenson
City of St- Paul
Department of Plaiuiin� and Economic llevelopment
2� W. For[h Street
St. Psul, MN 5510?
Allen,
7ohn and Deborah Hanratty and T have decided that we will �o with the
second option outlined in your memo regarding thc proposcd lot
split/Disposition of private alley on Como School pmporty.
We have a�eed that we want the alley to be split oif from school property
and attached to the adjoining lots. We will each o�vn the part of lhe alley
directly behind our existing lots and will si�n an casement aorcemcnt to
le�aliy establish the �ight to access for gara�es across the property.
Please lel us know what the next steps will be to �et this taken care of as
soon as possiblc.
Regards,
uzanne Nicolette�
John and Deborah Hanratty
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Pahicli Quinn, St. Panl Public Schools
Linda Mu�hy, St. Yaul Public Works
FROM.
FAX N0. : 6514889738 Feb. 05 2001 11:05PM P3
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02/OS/O1
To Whom It May Concem:
Re_ Alley Cozno Scbool Properfy
T ta}]ced to Allaa Torstenson on Feb. 1" 2001 about the pmpecty belzind my home at 724
West Maryland Ave. I disagreed with option 1 and 2 ofhis letter daYed 11i0\01.
I will only agree with optioa 3 off I�is letter dated IU'O101, As I have stated in all mY
letters to you, and to Al7an Torstenson I have no objections wgh the Huey's purcBasing
the property and granting us an easemeat.
Respectfuliy yours,
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Robin Ricke
724 W Maryland Ave
St Paul Minnesota, 5511�
651-48S-6I10
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Allan Torstenson,
Feb. 1st 200i
I am writing this letter in r2gards to the alley behind my house
at 724 West Maryland. As I told you in our conversation this morning
I do not wish for the property behind my house to become a public alley.
with Como Hign $chvoi ti:ere I car. fcresee a real probtem with kids narkina
back there if it is a public alley.
Sincerely,-
C:7�tl"�%'U`� l/i�".,`" �,
Robin Ricke
724 W Maryland Ave.
St. Paul Mn. 55117
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FROM.: �AX N0. : 6514889738 Feb. 05 2001 11:04PM P2
McLagan �c Letman, P.A.
Aaomeys as T.aw
7A25 Centre Pointe BouIevard, Suice 26C�
ivfeadora. Heigku, Muenesou 55120
Tdephone (651) 68�5688 Fax (851) 686-8730
C7intonMcLagan
Eseher M. Lerman"
'Raa'. Pro�Y Ltw SpeciaFist cenitle6
by the 2.�innesom Stnc� Bu Aasociarion
February 5, 2001
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERId
Re: Ailey Como Sehool property
My elients, Linda and Alan Huey desire to purcF�ase a strip of i�nd from tF18
Indepeodent Schooi District No. 625. Their desire to purchase arose fro� pro4lems
with students parking on tFiis strip of land and blocking access ta their garage. The
Tha school d d not want to deal wifh ttits p o e theUr.se it was the srJiaoPs pr�perty.
Over ane year ago, PAr. and Mrs. tiuey had several dlscusstons with the City and
School District regarding this strip of Iand. They e�ressed tfieir desire to purChase the
strip and they were told that they had fo meet certsin requiremerda. The SChoot Distr'ict
requested that a letter be sent to each o4 the abuitirtg homeowners giving tfiem the
option to purchase the lanti that abut#ed their parcei. This was done on November t6,
5999. Ms. Pllcolette indicated she declined to act on the offer and Wlr. and Mrs.
Hanratty and Ms. Riche did not respond.
7he Hueys then proceeded to have a survey completed and a purchase
agreernent, deed and easement agreement tlrafted ali at an expense to them. The
School Qistrict has siga�ed the Purchasa qgreement but now it seems the c'ity tivanta to
rev�s e�e ed-c3verane-�earar�a._.TMm Ft�some►�ow ��
wants to give tfie other hosneowners another chance- tiowever the ather homeowners
have refused to participate if it will cost them any money. This certaBnly is thelr
prerogative . All four owners Will not agree to the parcel beCOming a public alley. Tfie
second option proposed by Mr. Torstenson in his memo dated January 30, 2001, was
already proposed to the owrters in-Novem6er 1999, and was refused. Thls option
wou{d require each homeowner to pay for a survey and acquisition costs.
The Hueys have done wt�at was required. �xxpended Ume and money and should
be allowed to proceed wRh, thelr proposal. Their proposal is the only vkable option of the
three options presented.
EML\dw
Sincerel ,
Esthe� M. Lerman
i •,� ar�q•on r�"90:s 9SBt �S •��w
DEPARTMENT OF PL.4N\I�G
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPb1ENT
Brian Sweexey, Director
CTTY OF SAINr PAUL
Narm Co[emart, Mayor
DATE: 30 January 2001
2$ West Founh Streef
SaintPau[ MN55102
TO: Alan and Linda Huey, 718 W. Maryland
Robin Ricke, 724 W. Maryland
John and Deborah Hanratty, 730 W. Maryland
Suzanne Nicolette, 736 W. Maryland
FROM: Allan Torstenson
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Telephone: 651-26�670D
Facsimi(e: 657-228-3220
RE: Proposed Lot Split / Disposition of private alley on Como School property
As an alternative to the proposed lot split, St. Paul Public Works was asked to look at the
possibility of City acceptance of the private alley as a public alley. A memo from Linda Murphy
detailing their requirements for accepting it as a public alley is attached. A key requirement is
that 3 of the 4 abutting property owners agree to the alley becoming public. All four of you
would be assessed for improvements to the alley, and all four wouid need to sign a waiver of
assessment appeal (sample attached).
A second option would be for the alley to be split off from school property and attached to the
adjoining lots. With this option, each of you would own the part of the alley directly behind your
existing lot, and you would all sign an easement agreement to legally establish the right to access
your garages across the property. The cost of improving the alley could be avoided and you
would all have more control over the portion of the alley directly behind your lots.
The third option is splitting the alley off from school property and attaching it to the Huey's
property, as they have proposed.
It would be nice if you could all get together and agree on the option that works best for all of
you. Please call me at 266-6579 and let me lrnow what you think. Also, let me lmow if I can be
of any assistance.
c: Councilmember Jim Reiter
Patrick Quinn, St. Paul Public Schools
Linda Murphy, St. Paul Public Works
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Tkomasl. Eggum, DirectoNCity Engineer
To:
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Co[eman, Mayor
Paul Dubruiel
Allan Torstenson
PED Zoning Office
1400 City Hall Annex
From: Linda Murphy � jt,`7VL.
Public Works U
800 City Hall Annex
Re: Alley on Como School Property
Date: January 24, 2001
1000 City Hall Annu
25 West Foureh Sveet
Sainr Pau1, Minnesota 55102-1674
Fax: 651-292-7857
The Department of Public Works has reviewed the request to accept the above referenced private alley
as a pubiic alley. See attached map for location. Our policy on accepting streets and alleys is that they
must be improved to City standazds. The alley in question is on school district property and would be
considered unimproved. IYs graveI with some asphalt. There are 4 properties abutting the alley, not
counting the school district. The middle two properties have garages facing the alley. The most
westerly property has a garage with their entrance on Grotto St. rather than the alley. The most
easterly property does not have a gazage but was proposing to build off the alley.
The Department of Public Works has no objections to accepting this as a public alley subject to the
0 owmg: �
l. At least 70% of the abutting property owners would have to agree to the alley becoming public.
2. The alley would have to be improved to City standazds. The estimated cost of improvements would
be around $8,000.00 to $10,000. The cost of the improvements would be assessed equally to all four
abutting property owners ( Nicolette, Hanratry, Ricke, and Huey). The school district would probably
dedicate the alley to the Ciry with the understanding that they would not be required to share in the cost
of the alley improvements or future maintenance.
3. Assessment costs can be added to one's property taxes and paid over a period of up to 20 years
with interest. The City's annual interest rate for projects assessed in 2000 was 6.4%.
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4. There would be an increase in each property owners annual street and alley maintenance
assessment_ That cost is cusenfly $0.54 a frontage foot for an improved residential alley. Since we
would not be assessing the school district, we would require the assessable frontage of the abutting
property owners to be doubled to compensate.
5. All four abutting property owners (Nicolette, Hanratty, Ricke, and Huey) would be required to
agee to these assessments by sia ing a waiver of assessment appeal. A generic sample of said waiver
is attached for your information.
6. For legal reasons, the school district should deed to each property owner that portion of the alley
abutting their property. Then each property owner would dedicate a public alley easement over their
portion of the aliey.
7. The access from Grotto St. to this alley has been vacated and is owned by the school district. A
portion of vacated Grotto St. needs to be rededicated to ailow access to the alley. This holds true
regardless of whom the school district sells the alley to. See the attached map showing the area of
Grotto St. to be dedicated.
8. The alley would be subject to the same ordinances and policies currently in place for any improved
public alley in St. Paul. Parking would be pertnitted in the alley provided a minimum width of 10 ft. is
maintained through the alley at all umes. No biocking of driveways or gazage openings are permitted.
This would be enforced by the police on a complaint basis. Restricting parking in this public alley to
property owners only, as in a permit parking situation, is not an option.
The alley could become public subject to the above-referenced requirements. The four abutting
homeowners may wish to maintain this as a private alley rather than a public alley to afford themselves
the most controi over use of the alley.
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Pete Gallagher
Gary Erichson
Harvey Skow
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Mrs.lUan 8 linda Huey
718 W Meryland Ave.
ST paul, MINNESO7A. 55? 17-4128
phone. 65t--08&9738
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McLagan 8z Lerman, P.A,
�aorne9s ac Law
2025 Ceaue Pointe Bouicvard, Svite 26Q
Ad�dou Heightt, IvIinncsotz 55120
ficlephono (651) 68CrS688 Fax (d51) 686-8730
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Esthcc I�i. Lerman`
'Rrnlp� aq� r�w spen;stisc cenlflec
by thz?.4 Smce Ba: Ar.sociacon
February 5, 200'i
TO WHOM IT MAY CO(VGERN
Re: Ailey Como School propertY
My clieMs, Li�da and Atan Huey desire to purchase a strip of land from the
Independent Schooi District No. 625. Their desire to purchase arose from problems
wfth sfudents paricing on this strip of land and bfocking access tn their garage. The
police wouid not enforce any parking regulations i�ecause if was the schooi's property.
Th� school did not want te deal With this problem eiiher.
Ovec one year ago, Mr. and Mrs. Huey had severai discussloros with the City and
Schooi District regarding this sirip of lend. They e�rassed their desire to purchase the
strip and they were told that they had to meet certairt requirement9. The School DiStriC1
requesied that a Ietter be sent tn each of the abutting fiomeowners giving fhem the
option to purchase the Iand that abui#ad their parcel. This was done on Novernber 16,
9999. Ms. Plicolette ind�cated she declined to act on the offer and Mr. and Mrs.
Hanfatty and Ms. Riche did not respond.
The Hueys then proceeded to fiave a svrvey completed end a purchase
agreement, deed and easement agreement drafted all et an expense to them. The
Schooi nistrict has signed the Purchase Agreernent but now it seems the ciiy wants to
revisit the same issues that were discussed over one year ago. �he c�ty somehow
wants tu give the other homaow�ers another chance. However fhe other homeowners
have refused to part{eipate if it will cost them any money. Thia certainly is their
prerogative . A(I four owners wiU not agree to the parce( becoming a public alley. The
second option proposed by Mr, Torstenson in his rnemo dated January 30, 2001, was
aiready proposed ta the owners in-November 1999, and vras relvaed. This option
would require �ch ho�neowner to pay fcr a survey and acqulsition costs.
The Hueys have done what was required, expended time and money and shouM
be aliov,red to p�cceed wkh thelr propossl. Their proposal is the only viabEs option of the
three optia�s presented.
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Esther M. Lerman
Yttl�_0�9 466t '9 '�ob
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02/05/OI
To VJhom It May Concern=
Re: Alley Como School Propeity
I talked to Allan Torstensfln on Feb_ 1�` 2001 aborrt the pcopeity beliiad my home at 724
WesL Maryland Ave. I disagreed with option 1 and 2 of his letter dated 2�30\Ol.
I. will only agree with oprion 3 offhis letter dated ]�34\Ol> As I have stated in all my
lerters to yau, aod to Allan Torstensott T t�ave � objections with the Huey's purchasing
tbe property and granting us an easeme�rrt.
Resp�ctfiilly yours,
1 ,:�•- 0 ..�„� l �� �.c..�
Robin Ricke
724 W Mazyland Ave
Sf Paul Minnesota, 5511?
651-488-6110
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7i8 W Meryland Ave
Sf Pau! Minnesofe 55117
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AGREENEENT ATID CQN�PEYANCE OF APPURTENANT EASEM�NT
Dated:
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1. This aAreemen4 and conveyanoe involves that strip of land in Ramsey County,
Minnesofa described as follows:
The South 22 feet of the North 188.50 feet of the West 187.16 feet, except the West
30 feet of the Northeas r Quarter of the Northeast Quarter o� SacYion 26, Township 29
Range 23, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
hereinaRer called the EASCMENT LAND.
2. The owner of the EASEMENT LAN� is LEnda A. Huey and Alan J. Huey (HUEY)
herei�after cailed GRAN70R.
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GRAN7EES are the owtners of various paRs of land adjacent to Yhe �ASEMENT
GRANTEE, Robin Rick2 (RICKE}, is fhe owner of the foltowing:
The North 1fi6.5 feet o# the East 52 feet of the West 187.1� feef of said �uarter
quaRer.
5. GRANTEE, John R. Hanratty and Deborah L. Ales- Hanratty tHANRATTY), are the
owners of the following:
The North 166.5 feet of the East 52 feet of iha �Nest 135.16 feet of said quart0r
quarter
6, The parties desire the EASElv1ENT LAND be used as an alley.
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CONVEYANCE
FOR VALUABLE CONSlDERATION, GRANT4R hereby conveys a perpetual
easentent tor a(ley purooses to RiCKE and HANRATTY, (GRANTEES) over the EASEMENT
LAIVD. The easemQnt sha11 run wit}: each individual parcel ov.�ned by GRANTEES as describ�d
herein and shall be binding on their successors and assigns forever.
AOREEFflENT
t. GRARITEES shaii dst0t'sd 2rsd hotd GRARJTOR hzrmless against claims of �+n�r.ership
by aYber neghbors rsgarding the EASEMENT Lr1ND.
2. The owners o# each parcel shali share equally in construction end maintenance easfs
in fhe EASEMENT LAND as agreerl upon by a!I the owners.
3. Only GRANTOR and GRRNTEES may parfc on the easement land.
Linda A. Hs�ey
Atan J. Nuey
Robin Rieke
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)ss.
COUNTI( Of RAMSEY )
John R. Hanratty
Deborah L. Ales-Hanratty
Th;s instrumer�f was ackriowledged before me on
and Alan J. Huey, husband and wife.
by Linda A_ Huey
NaTARY PUflLlG
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on _
Haaratty and Debocah L. Ales-Hanratty, hasband and wifa.
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single person.
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� McLagan $ Lerman, P.A.
2025 Centre Pointe Bivd., Suite 260
' Mendata Helghts, MN 55120
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by Rob�n Ricka,
N�7ARY PUBLIC
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16 January 2001
Deaz St. Paul City Council Members:
RE: Easement Papers
A$er speaking with A1 Torstenson, it had been determined that the propezty be better off
privately owned to maintain equalization fos each neighbor involved.
He had also stated that unless it is privately owned, th�re would be no guaiante.e for
private parking, wluch is what we, as �ighbors, desire-
Again we ask that you grant us the lot split with varianc� so we, as neighbors, may reach
our goals.
Enclosed is a revised copy of the legal easemem papers I had my Attorney draw up-
23umber two on page two is the revision.
Respectfu]ly Yours,
Alan and Linda Huey
718 W. Nlarqland Ave.
St, Paul� MN 55117-4128
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Dear Czty Council Members:
RE: LoY Split with Variance
i We, the Hueys', are wziRing to let you know our internions for the property if we were to
own it. We vwuld �rant each neighbor an easemcnt so that they would be involved with
any decisioa that wouid be needed for this prape►ty, in�luding any decisious on paving
� and constiuction to update the conditions of this drive area. If each neighbor is uot in
agreement with any proposal in updating tlais drive area, there will be nothing done to this
area and we will have this also chenged in th� easement papezs�
' Our �'ust step in this process wonbd be establishing a permit-pezking wne behind the
. homes of 724 and 730 W_ Marytand Ave, and a NO Parking Zane behind 736 W_
Maryland Ave. At this tim� tbere would be no cost for any of the permi# parking signs
sincs I took the Iiberty in purchasing them October 1999- However, I was unable to bang
them since the school disaict stated that I clid not own the property, but they would be
willing to sell the property bo the residents that use this property and grant us an
easemesrt. So from that point, each resident had turned down every offer the school
district gave, and I thought this would be a geat opportunity that we would all benefit
j from And after sYzeaking witb Allan Torstenson last week, who spoke with St Paul Watet
i Works, they have no interest in tvrning this property into a public atley. VJhich brings us
; back to the issue of allowing us to purcbase this property.
RC spe�#fiilly Your� ,
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Atan d Linda Iiuey
718 W. Mazyland Ave
St. Paul, MN 5>i I7-4128
651-488-5303
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778 W Marylend Ava
St Paul Minnesota 55197
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FAX N0. : 6514889738
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CZTY' OF` �AINT PAL7L
OFP[CE OF TI-IE CiTY COUNCIL
JAN KERAN
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DONN.> SANDERS
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Mr. A1 Sbetka
Depaztment of Public Works
Traffic & Lighting �ngineering
80Q City Hall Annea
25 West Fourth S[reet
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
Deaz Mr. Shetka:
In reference to the Permit pazking in alley way, Y�ehind the residents of
712-71$-7?A-730-736 Niaryland Avenue, whieh began on February 1, 3999. _._. . _
I support the attached petition and would appreciate your suppoit as well, so thae legal action may
be enforced_ T.inda Huey,713 W. Maryland, St. Pdul, MN 5511�, is requesting a Ictter from your
office to d�at effect. 5he may be reached at 4A8-5303.
Sincerely,
(
Jim Reiter, une;
Ward 5
712:dms
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Mazch 12, 1999
To Whom it may concern:
Tius letter is in zegazds to the Permit parking in ailey way, behind the residents of
712-718-72A-730-736 Maryland Avenue, wltich began on February 1 1999.
The penmit pazking is not valid for STUDENTS nor VISITORS to COMO
SEI�IIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
So we aza asking for your signatures to support this petition so that legal action
may be enforced.
Respectfully yours,
Participating Residents and Supportezs:
� Reitez
Paul City Council
Jackie \ /
St. Paul �'�.blic School
Sharo 'ken
Co o Seni High
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Mr. & Mrs. Johnson
712 W. Marylaud Avc.
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Robin Ricke Susanr.
724 W. Maryland A.ve. 736 W,
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718 W. Maryland Ave.
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To whom it my concer�+% West
We, the School district 625, aze giving the homeowners of 724,730,
Maryland Avenue our permission to use the properiy, we own, iocated d'uectly behind
their homes.
�uCently, this pmperty is not only the'u only access to tiieu garages, but to the
city street as well, also this $oes the same for the residents at 718 West Marytand Ave,
they must pass through this property to aceess the eiiy street and to their home.
Respectfully yours
We the Tiome owners of 724,730, �•, if we were to by the property directly behind �
our homes, from the School district 625, which is our only access to our garages, and onr
homes, also our only access to the city sireet, we well g�ve permxssion to the home owners of
the Fs�st of our properiy> w exit or enter the propezry directly behind ouz bome.
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PLANT PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE
PUBL.IC SCHOOLS �rFELONG LEARNfNG .
September 3, 1999
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Huey
718 West Maryland Avanue
St. Paul, MN 55117
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unsigned. After I received this, I gained a better understanding of what I
belisve your intention was in securing signatures £rom the nezghbors.
Having gained this undexstanding and discusszng it with you and our
attorney, I belie�e that the only proper way to secure the access riglzts that
i pou desire is either with the establishment of' an easement or the platting of
an alley. I recommend the forzner.
If an easement is established ac7oss our property, and one of the three
adjacent neighbors to your west desired to acquire the segment of our
pxoperty contiguous with theirs, the easement wouid fbllow the property, and
you would maintain qour x-ights. Tn order to establish this easement, you will
need to contact a surveyor and an attorney to develop a legal description and
the proper easement docuznents for execution by the Board o£ Education. As
I presently understand the desired outcome, I do not believe the Board of
Education would object to this proposal. We also believe that you must
indemnify the school d'xstrict in the event that there is ever a claim of adverse
possession against the school district for these small parcels of land
contiguous with the three western properties. In other words, you would
have ta ag*8^ *o rlef°nd a*aC� bntrl her,*Sl.�gr rh� �,.1.��A, rt;ch+�^'��t sf o rE;b�l.�=
ever challenged the establishmez�t of this easement over what they might
assert is theix property.
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DISTRICT 625 - 360 COLBORNE STREET - SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 551023299 -(61?J 293,5140
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1'he second option would be to establish an alley right�of-way, in which case
the city would buy the land from us. Since they ha�e nothing to gain by th�s
acquisition, I doubt theq would be interested.
If you would lil�e to proceed with this, please let me know if I can provide any
information.
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Dear St. Paul City Cowzci] Members:
RE: Lot SpHt with Vari�ance
Zoniag file #00-150-808
Alan and Linda �-Iuey
Susanne Nicolette went up and staied that she had not receSved any notice tbat the Iiueys
had the intention of gutchasing the property. Hnwever, she had sznce 19 November1999
to call and inquire on the status of the property. From the begmning she stated she wanted
no involveme:rt with the property since she does not use it nor have iirtent to use it.
Which she had signed two docunnerns indicating so. One had been submitted to the
school board and the other to A.ttomey Ester Lermaa
Regazding Mr. John Hanratty, he haci indicated that we do not gEt along and that he had
not signed any papers regazding tivs property. However, I am enclosing a copy of a letter
we as neighbors submitted to the schooi board for a Right of Way on this property and it
shows lus signature dated 08-31-99, along wiih that is a response from the school board.
At that time we suggested to tlze xho�l board to sell the residents the property and givc
us an easement, dated 09-03-99 and each neighbor involved turned the proposai down
On 11-16-99 another proposal was given that the property would be given to the residents
along with an easeme�s to us, and yet again each nea�hbor involved turned rt down. A
copy of the letter my Attozney secrt to each neighbar is enclosed.
On 02-01-99 we had an issue regtuding students $om Como Senior High parking along
the fence of thc property behiad the Harrcattys and Nicolettes garages. Studerns had
indicated tbat the Fiazrcattys had given them permission to park there at anytinne. We drew
up a petition in which A1 Shetka and Jim Rciter supported. Enclosed is a copy of this
letter, also notice Susanne Nieolette did not participate nor did the Hanzatt}+s.
Now that we, the Hueys', show interest in purchasing this property and grantin� each
neighbor an easemern, we just cannot understand why they aze now having issues with
this. We, the Hueys' have incurred alI cxpenses up to this point a4 instructed by the
School Board and City with intem on puzchasing this property.
We, the Hueys', feel thaz siace the other aeighbors had several opportunities to obtain
this same property and continuously turned them down, that w'e now would Ii.ke the
council to approve our proposal of a Lot Split with Vaziancc.
VJe feel that there is no conflicts between any o£us as neighbors, and cannot understand
why Mr. Hanzatcy would pezsonally attack us when knowing that for the past several
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We ali as neigkibors Pitch in and he1P `vith seas°na! du�es on our properties, as neighbors
generaliy do, so i would like to ask t6at you would disregard the comments that Mr.
HanrattYs £alsely made.
Respect£ully Yours,
Alan and Linda Iiueq
718 W. Maryland A.ve
St. l'auL MN SS117-4123
651-488-5303
DEPAR7'MENT OF PLANNING
&. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Brian Sweeney, Direcfor
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Coleman, M¢yor
December 20, 2000
Ms. Nancy Anderson
Secretary to the City Council
Room 310 City Hall
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
RE: Zoning File #00-150-808:
AL HUEY AND LINDA HUEY
Subdivision by lot split
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22 foot wide parcel running from the south side of 718
Maryland to Grotto Street
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City Council meeting: January 3, 2001, 5:30 p.m., City Council Chambers
PURPOSE: To consider a subdivision of property of the Independent School District 625 to be
tied to 718 Maryland.
Dear Ms. Anderson:
A1 and Linda Huey have submitted an application for subdivision by lot split for property with
the following legal descriptions The South 22 feet of the North 188.50 feet of the West 18716
feet, except the West 30 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26,
Township 29, Range 23, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Staff Recommendation is approval.
The public hearing is scheduled for January 3, 2001, 5:30 p.m. at City CounciL I understand that
you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul I.egal Ledger.
Please call me at 266-6583 if you have any questions.
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25 West Fourth Stree!
S¢int Paul, MN 55102
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_ The Saint Paul�City Cqunca wiR con-
duct a__public hearing on Wednesdayr
Jamiary 3, 2p01, at 5:30 p:m. m 2he City
co,��n cn�t�, �a �oor esry xau-
Comthouse. 15 .West, Kellogg B6ulevard,�.
Samt Paul, bIN, to consida the applica6soa
af AI and Ianda Huey for subdivision of. �
propert.p of Independent School.DislriM
625 to be tied to �71$ Maryland Avenue: __
Dated: Deaemba 21;�2000 � � _.
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& ECONOM[C DEVELOPMENT
Bri¢n Sweeney, Director
CTTY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Co[em¢n, Mayor
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Ms. Nancy Anderson
Secretary to the City Council
Room 310 City Hall
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
15 Wut Fourth Stree!
Saint Paul, MN55102
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Facsimile: 651-228-32?0
RE: Zoning File #00-150-808: ALAN AND LIIVDA HUEY
Lot Split with Variance
718 W. Maryland Avenue (between Grotto and St. Albans)
City Council hearing: January 3, 2001, 5:30 p.m., City Council Chambers
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PURPOSE: To consider a lot split with variance to split off a 22 ft. wide strip of land along the north
edge of the Como Park High School site and attach it to the rear of 718 W. Maryland in
order to establish legal access to a garage.
Dear Ms. Anderson:
Alan and Linda Huey have submitted an application for a lot split with variance to split off a 22 R. wide
strip of land along the north edge of the Como Park High School site and attach it to the rear of 718 W.
Maryland in order to establish legal access from Grotto Street to the garage at 718 W. Maryland. The
Hueys are requesting a variance from the requirement for platting of unplatted land; in this case, the cost
of surveying to prepare a full plat would be more than the cost of the land. The cost of platting can't be
justified, so staff recommends that the City Council grant the Huey's a variance from the requirement to
do a plat.
Attached are the staff report and the lot split survey for your consideration. Subject to the variance and
the conditions recommended in the attached staff report, this application meets all lot split requirements
and staff recommends approval. This item is scheduled to be heard by the Saint Paul City Council on
January 3, 2001. Please call me at 266-6579 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Allan Torstenson�
Senior Planner
Attactunents
c. City Council Members, Larry Soderholm, Alan and Linda Huey, Robin Ricke, John Hanratty
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FILE # 00-150-808
1. APPLICANT: ALAN AND LINDA HUEY HEARING DATE: January 3, 2001
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TYPE OF APPLICA'ITON: Subdivision Review (Lot Split with Variance)
LOCATTON: 718 W. Maryland Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: see file
PLANNING DISTRICT: 6(across Maryland from District 10)
ZOIVING CODE REFERENCE: 67301, 67304, 67.406(a), 67.703
STAFF REPORT AATE: 12/26/00
8. DATE RECEIVED: i l/13/00
PRESENT ZONING: R-4
BY: Alian Torstenson
DEADLINE FOR ACTION: 1/12/O1
A. PI7ItPOSE: Lot split with variance from requirement for platting in order to split off a 22 ft.
wide by 157.16 ft. long parcel from the Como Park High School site and attach it to the rear of
property at 718 W. Maryland in order to establish legal access to the garage at 718 W. Maryland.
B. PARCEL SIZE: The existing parcel at 718 W. Maryland has 58 feet of frontage on Maryland
and an area of 9876 sq. feet. The property to be purchased from the School District and added to
718 W. Maryland is 3499 sq. fr. in area, for a total azea of 13,375 sq. feet.
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EXISTING LAND USE: There is a single family home at 718 W. Maryland. The property to be
added to 718 W. Maryland is part of the Como Park High School site.
SURROUNDING LAND USE: Single-family to the east and west and across Maryland to the
north; Como Park High School to the south; Como Park Elementary School is kitry-comer to the
northwest.
E. ZO1vING CODE CITATION: §67301 requires a plat for subdivision of previously unplatted
land. §673041ists conditions for lot splits and adjushnents of common boundaries, including a
condition that "the lot or lots to be divided aze previously platted land." §67.406(a) lists criteria
for approval of a subdivision or lot split. §67.703 gives the City Council the authoriTy to grant
variances from the subdivision regulations and sets criteria for variances.
F. HISTORY/DISCUSSI0IV: On September 22, 1999, the City Council approved a similar lot
split for properry directly behind 718 W. Maryland (Zoning File 99-139); in that case a 1959 sq.
ft. parcel was split off from the Como Park High School site and attached to 718 W. Maryland to
provide for construction of a two car garage. At that time it was noted that access to the garage
would be across the northerly edge of the Como Park High School property, where there appears
to be an alley (already used £or access to garages for the two houses west of the Hueys), although
it is not actually an alley. Staff recommended that the Hueys and their two neighbors to the west,
who use the unofficial alley, secure easements from the school district to legally establish their �
right to access to their garages across the school dishict property. The Hueys worked to secure
such easements, but the school district decided it wouId be better simply to selt the property to
the Hueys. The current lot split proposal would allow the school district to sell the Hueys a 22
Foot wide stdp of land between Grotto Street and the rear of the Huey's lot to provide legal
access to the Auey's garage.
G. DISTRICT COUNCIL RECONIlVI�NDATION: The District 6 Community Council has not
taken a position on the matter.
H. REQUIItED FINDINGS: §67.406 of the Zoning Code requires that all of the following
findings shall be made prior to approval of a subdivision:
All the applicable provisions of the Legislative Code are complied with. City staff
have reviewed the proposed adjustment of common boundaries between the Huey's
residence and Como Pazk High School. Subject to the condition that the pazcet to be
split off from the Como Park High School site is attached to the existing pazcel at 718 W.
Maryland, all provisions of the Legislative Code are complied with except the
requirement for platting of previously unplatted land. The Hueys request a variance
from this requirement.
2. The proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to present and potential
surrounding land uses. This finding is met provided the Hueys offer their two
neighbors immediately to the west, who use the unofficial alley to access their garages, �
the opportunity to sign the attached easement agreement to legally estabiish their right to
access their garages across the property the Hueys are purct�asing from the school
district and provide for sharing of construction and maintenance costs in the easement
land if they want to maintain such access. Without such easement, the Hueys and their
successors would not be required to provide access to their neighbor's garages.
The area surrounding the subdivision can be planned and developed in
coordinafion and compatibility with tfie proposed subdivision.=This fmding does not
apply. The change in lot configurarion is not related to any land use changes.
��P 8��6235'LS3RS-!S 6SCAi�FlClaYII13aC6 w�*h� tha c�mnrahonciv ptan � This findinQ is met_
The District 6 Plan and the citywide Housing and Land Use Plans support reinvestment
in existing neighborhood housing.
5. The subdivision preserves and incorporates the site's important e�sting natural
features whenever possible. This finding is met. Natural features are not affected.
6. All land intended for building sites can be used safely without endangering
residents by peril from floods, erosion, continuously high water table, severe soil
conditions or other menace. This finding is met. The land can be used safely.
The subdivision can be economically served with public facilities and services. T`his
finding is met. The Huey's lot is already served with public faciliries.
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I. VARIANCE FROM REQUIItEMENT FOR PLATTING OF UNPLATTED LAND:
A two acre area including the Huey's lot and some of their neighbor's lots were never
part of a plat. The lots are legally described with long, metes-and-bounds descriprions.
Ideally the area should be platted and given simple lot-and-block legal descriptions.
FIowever, the cost of survey work to prepare a plat drawing (which goes for beyond just
having one lot surveyed and staked) would cost far more than the cost of acquiring the
small sh'ip of land from the school district. Platting is generally intended for lazge,
multi-lot subdivisions where lots will be sold and new development will take place.
Platting is unreasonably expensive for a single property owner buying a small sh of
land for access to a gazage.
2. The City Council has the power to grant variances from the subdivision regularions if the
following findings can be made: the intent of the code is upheld; health, safety and
welfaze will be protected; the conditions requiring the variance aze unique to the parcel
of land; following the code literally would deprive the owner of rights commonly
enjoyed by other owners in the same zoning dish the unique circumstances of the
property were not created by the owner; and the owner would suffer a hardship if the
code were followed strictly. These findings are all met.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on required findings 1 through 7 and the findings
required to grant a variance, staff recommends approval of the lot split / adjushnent of common
boundary beriveen 718 W. Maryland Avenue and Como Park High School as shown on the
attached survey, with a variance from the requirement to plat the property, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The property to be split off from the Como Park High School site shall be attached to the
existing parcel at 718 W. Maryland;
2. The Hueys offer their rivo neighbors immediately to the west the opportunity to sign the
attached easement agreement to legally establish their right to access their garages across
the property the Hueys are purchasing from the school district and provide for sharing of
construction and maintenance costs in the easement land; and
3. The new lot configuration shall be filed with the Ramsey County Recorder.
Attachments:
Application
Survey with new legal description (reduction)
Purchase Agreement
Easement Ageement
Location maps
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TYPE OF SUBDIVISIQN:
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this /'/�day of ��� d�,- , 2000 whereby
Independent School District No. 625, a public corporation under the laws of Minnesota
(SELLER) hereby agrees fo sell and Linda A. Huey and Alan J. Huey (BUYERj agree to
buy that land locafed in the City of Sainf Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesofa described as
follows:
The South 22 feet of the North 188.50 feet of the West 245.16 feet, excepf the
West 30 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26,
Township 29, Range 23, Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Subject to:
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Building and zoning laws, ordinances, state and federa! regulations;
Restrictions relating to use or improvement of the properfy without
effective forfeiture provisions;
Reservation of any mineral rights by the State of Minnesota;
Utility and drainage easements which do not interfere with existing
improvements;
Encumbrances of record.
1. Consideration. Buyer shall pay $1.00 and ail costs associated with the
subdivision approval and conveyancing of the property.
2. Closing. Closing shall take piace after Buyer has obtained subdivision
approval by the City of St. Paul.
3. Title Evidence. Selier is making no representations as to the condition of the
title and is transferring the property without warranties.
4. Buyer's Responsibilities. Buyer shall be responsible for the preparation of the
Quit Claim Deed and all costs associated with the conveyance of the property including
state deed tax and recording fees.
5. Well Disciosure; SELLER certifies that SEL�ER does not know of any weils on
the described reai property.
6. Individual Sewage Treatment System Disclosure. SELLER certifies that
there is no individual sewage treatment system on or serving the property.
SELLER:
Independent School District No. 625
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BUYER:
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AGREEMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF APPURTENANT EASEMENT
Dated
RECITALS
1. This agreement and conveyance involves that strip of land in Ramsey County,
Minnesota described as follows:
The South 22 feet of the North 188.5 feet of the West 187.16 feet of the Northeast
Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 29, Range 23.
hereinafter cailed the EASEMENT LAND.
2. The owner of the EASEMENT LAND is Linda A. Huey and Alan J. Huey (HUEY)
hereinafter cailed GRANTOR.
3. GRANTEES are the owners ofi various parts of land adjacent to the EASEMENT
LAN D.
4. GRANTEE, Robin Ricke (RICKE), is the owner of the foliowing:
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The North 166.5 feet of the East 52 feet o the � est . ee o sai qua er ��
quaster.
5. GRANTEE, John R. Hanratty and Deborah L. Ales- Hanratty (HANRATTY), are the
owners of the following:
The North 166.5 feet of the East 52 feet of the West 135.16 feet of said quarter
c�uarter.
6. The parties desire the EASEMENT LAND be used as an alley.
CONVEYANCE
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, GRANTOR hereby conveys a perpetual •
easement for alley purposes to RICKE and HANftATTY, (GRAIVTEES) over the EASEMENT
LAND. The easement shail run with each individuaf parcel owned 6y GRANTEES as described
herein and shall be binding on their successors and assigns forever.
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� 1. GRANTEES shall defend and hold GRANTOR harmless against claims of ownership
by other neighbors regarding the EASEMENT LAND.
AGREEMENT
2. The owners of each parcel shatl share equaily in construction and maintenance costs
in fhe EASEMENT LAND.
3. Disputes regarding maintenance or construction in the EASEMENT LAND shall be
determined by majority vote with each parcel having 1 vote.
4. Only GRAN70R and GRANTEES may park on the easement land.
Linda A. Huey
Alan J. Huey
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Robin Ricke
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
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John R. Hanratty
Deborah L. Ales-Hanratty
This instrument was acknowledged before me on
and Alan J. Huey, husband and wife.
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
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This instrument was acknowiedged before me on _
Hanratty and Deborah L. Ales-Hanratty, husband and wife.
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by Linda A. Huey
by John R.
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STATE OF M{N{�fESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on
single person.
NOTARY PUBLIC
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McLagan & Lerman, P.A.
Attomeys ac Law
2025 Centre Poinu Boulevard, Suitc 260
Mendota $eights, Minnesota 55120
Telephane (651) 586-8688 Fax (65I) 686-8730
Ciinton ivlcLagan
Esther M. I.erman''
*Real Pmpeaty Law Spcciatisc cenified
by the Minnesota Scate Bar Association
November 16, 1999
John and Deborah Ales-Hanraify
730 W. Maryland
St. Paul, MN 55117
Suzanne Hicolette
736 W. Maryland Ave.
-4- -_ St. Paul, MN 55117 �---_ _ �- -
Robin Ricke
724 W. Maryland Ave.
Sf. Paut, MN 55'117
Dear Ms. Nicolette, Ms. Ricke and Mr. and Mrs. Hanratty
My clients, Linda and Alan Huey would like to obta'rn an easement over property
belonging to Indepertdent School D'+strict No. 625 that abuts the south side of your
properties. Earlier this year, Mr. and Mrs. Huey had purchased the pareel direct(y
behind their property from the schooi district,
The school district is willing to give each of you a similar parcel of land that abuts
the southern boundary of your property. You would fiave to provide an acceptable deed
to the district. In order to do this a survey and a legal description for the parcel and
subdivision approval f�om the city would be necessary. You must bear the cost of the
survey and acquisition of the subdivision approval.
The propecty transferred would be subject to an easement for access for the
- � M1 be�efit of you and fhe Hueys who have been using this land for access to tfie street.
if you wish to pursue the offer af the schooi district, p{ease tet me know wifhin
rivo weeks of the date of this iettec If you have any questions, you can con#act me or
7homas Bray, attorney for the school district at 651-767-8143.
Sincerely,
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Esfher M. Lerman
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cc: Thomas Bray
Mr. and Nirs. Huey
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Esther M. Lerman
McLagan 8� lerman, P,A.
2025 Centre Pointe Boulevard
Suite 260
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
Dear Esther,
ln response to your letter regarding establishing an easement over the property
owned by the school, behind my house, I am dectining to act on this offer.
1 do not use this property for access to my garage or for parki�g, and am not
interested in pursuing the transFer of this properfy, Tfie schooi district is also
aware of my decision.
If you have any questions, you may catl me at 651-228-5313 during the day or
859-487-0642 evenings_
1 appfeciate your foliow-up on fhis project.
Regards� ����
Suzanne Nicolette
736 W. Maryland Ave.
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BRIGGS �D MORGAN
PROFESSIONAL hSSOCIAttON
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Esther M. Lerman
McI,agan 8i Lezman, P.A.
2025 Center Poiate Boulevard, Suite 260
Me�dala Heights, MN SS120.2254
Subject:
Deaz Ms. Leffiaa:
WRITERS �-MAiL
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This leaar is a follow up to a t$lephone comreasation we had on Fri@ay, lanuary 21°,
regarding tha Hueys' zequ+est for an accavs easemeat &om.Independent School District No. 625. In
ourcaavcasation, you iafonmedme theoxaera oflo�s adja�ceutwttiepsopertyovertivhich�e Hueys
desire an easementhave i�ttned dowa tLe S,choot Disttiet's offerto,coavey to thcm adja�t to tixeir
Iots. '
I inforniedPatQuinaofIndependeai SchoalDisfrictNo. 625 the aeighbois weaeaotwilling
to accept a com�eyance of fee title. Mr_ Qunnn aad I diswased four alternatives availuble to the
School Disaiek Basically, these alternatives are as follows:
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Refuse to grant tkte Hueys eu easement and relocate the fence to prolubit
unautharized �se o£ The ProP�9;
Gtant the Hueys (aad pahaps ot�er adjacent owneis) a revocablelicense to nsetbe
ptopeRy £or access puc�6ses;
C.ranttheHueys (andp�hapsotheradjac�towners) aneasementtousathaproperty
for accesa pucposes; ar
Refuse to graat a licea�e or aa easemeat hut agrea to convey We groperty tn the
Huays, sutrjett tu the.E�ueys' aGquisition of all re�uired subdivision a .
The Ssbool.Dis�ict isp,ot willing�to pxoceed wirh alte�native 2 oi 3 berause the SehooI
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The 5chool District is willing m convey fee tide to the area north of tl�e Schoo2 IIistcict's
f�ceto �xe Hueys for no consideiation iftheHueys obtain all reqtvred subdivisioa approva3s &om
the City of SaintPavl. The Hvcys would aLsobenespon,sibie fartbe cost af survey?iagthe F�P�Y
to obtain an acc�uate legat desctiptian. ffthe FIueys are iaterested ia accepting a conveyanceof the
property, thc southerly boundary of the ptoperiy being coaveyed s6ould be esffibiished at a point
nordt of and tnughly patallei tothe 5c�oalDistsict's fence. 'T�e properiy iine shwidbe far enw�s
nordi ofthe existing £eace, so the fence me�s all cuzrenx setback requirem�ts established by the St
l�aul City Code.
Please discuss this matter with youx clients and cal! me� at your convenience, so we may
disatss how your cliea� wish to proceed.
Very avly youcs,
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Jeffrey G Lslla
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To Whom it May Concem:
I Robin Ricke do not object in the kIuey's buying the alley beh3nd my home,
Nor do I object the easement they aze giving to the Haivatty's and znysei£
Si�erely yours,
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Robin Ricke
726 West M�yland Ave.
St Paul Miunesota, 5511'I
Phone (651) 4$8-6110
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