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Approval of Preliminary Plat for Mineral Creek Stephens Subdivision (SUBD #19-07), a Replat of a portion of Lot 24 Block 1 Mineral Creek Subdivision (Plat #75-10 V.R.D.), and Lot 25A, Fireweed Hill Subdivision (Plat #2014-14 V.R.D.), creating Lots 25B and 24A of Block 1, Mineral Creek Stephens Subdivision.
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SUBMITTED BY: Paul Nylund-Senior Planner/GIS Technician
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Expenditure Required: N/A
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Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat. Staff will continue to work with the surveyor and landowner to insure all final plat requirements are met before bringing this plat back to the commission for final approval.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Mary Helen Stephens has requested a survey within Section 30, Township 8 South, Range 6 West, Copper River Meridian described as follows: A Replat of a portion of Lot 24 Block 1 Mineral Creek Subdivision (Plat #66-27 V.R.D.), and Lot 25A Fireweed Hill SUBD (Plat #2014-14 V.R.D.), creating Lots 25B and 24A of Block 1, Mineral Creek Stephens Subdivision.
Mary Helen Stephens and The City of Valdez are the property owners of the land on which the subdivision is to take place. Allen Minish, of Wrangell Mountain Technical Services, is the land surveyor on this project.
The purpose of this subdivision is to incorporate the 2,946.51 square feet of Lot 25A Fireweed Hill Subdivision that is being sold by the City to Mary Helen Stephens, into the lot already owned by Mrs. Stephens (Lot 24, Block 1 Mineral Creek Subdivision). This land sale has been authorized via Resolution #19-48 (attached), which was approved by the City of Valdez City Council on October 1st, 2019.
The driveway which accesses the house at 352 Robe River Drive was built partially on City of Valdez owned Lot 25A, and the owners of the house have been attempting to purchase the encroached upon portion on and off since 1987. Lot 25A, Block 1 is currently used for s...
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