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--. 4.0 REVIEW of REQUEST: --, 4.1 On July 19, 2006, the Roseville City Council approved the final plat of MSP Addition, which subdivision plat divided that approximately 15 acre property at 2700 Snelling Avenue into two legal and conforming lots. 4.2 Since that date, the property owner, applicant, City Planner and the County Surveyor, along with legal counsel, have been attempting to resolve certain issues that have not allowed the plat to be recorded. 4.3 On January 29, 2007, the Roseville City Planner received a letter from the Ramsey County Surveyor (David Claypool) regarding the MSP Commercial plat approved by the City Council on July 19, 2006. The letter stated that the County Surveyor would not approve/record Venture 4th Addition until such time as matters are addressed that meet State Statutes 505.02, Subdivision 1(see attached letter). 4.4 Although the City Planner and City Attorney disagree with the interpretation of the authority given the Ramsey County Surveyor under State Statutes 505.02, Subdivision 1, specific to what constitutes a thoroughfare, we do agree that some action by the City is necessary to get the plat recorded and that the processing of a new Venture 4th Addition and vacation/re-recording of the pathway easement that lies in the northeast portion of the site is the most desirable and least problematic course of action. REVIEW of SUBDIVISION PLAT: 4.5 Title 11, Subdivisions, of the Roseville City Code prescribes the standards under which land can be divided. Specifically, Section 1102.03A (Requirements Governing Approval of Preliminary Plat — Planning Commission) reads: "The Planning Commission may recommend and the City Council may require such changes or revisions as the City Council deems necessary for the health, safety, general welfare and convenience of the City". 4.6 The property has a Comprehensive Land Use Map designation of Business (B) and a zoning designation of Limited Business District (B-1), for which a professional office building up to three stories in height is a permitted use. 4.7 MSP Commercial has a purchase agreement for the land area identified as Lot 2, Block 1, Venture 4`" Addition with JLT Roseville Corporate Center LLC far the purpose of acquiring and developing a parcel of land into a two story professional/medical building. 4.8 The proposed PRELIMINARY PLAT includes Lot 1 at 12.27 acres in size, which will include the existing office building, parking structure, and most of the existing surface parking lot. Lot 2, at 2.53 acres in size, is a vacant developable lot to be owned by MSP Commercial. PF07-014_RCA_032607.doc Page 2 of 4