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Planning commission approves vacation of portion of Fourth Street SE with easements reserved
Summary
The City of Watertown Planning Commission approved vacating a block-long portion of Fourth Street Southeast used by a concrete company, reserving drainage and utility easements and requiring turnaround access for the fire department.
The City of Watertown Planning Commission voted to approve a petition to vacate a portion of Fourth Street Southeast that has been functionally used as private property by a concrete company.
City staff told the commission the gravel right-of-way is effectively abandoned and that the petitioners — current and recent owners of the adjacent property — requested the vacation to clean up property lines and formalize existing use. Staff said drainage and utility easements will be retained and that the city is coordinating with the fire marshal to preserve a turnaround and hydrant access.
Liam (city staff) described the site and easements…
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