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Council approves easement vacation for Bella Vita / Forte Rochester senior living project
Summary
The council granted a drainage and public utility easement vacation for Bella Vita of Rochester LLC and Forte of Rochester 2 LLC, finding the approximately 45-by-65-foot easement unused and not needed for utilities or drainage. No public testimony was offered; the resolution passed on council motion.
The Rochester City Council on May 18 approved a petition to vacate a roughly 45‑foot by 65‑foot drainage and public utility easement shared by Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the Stencil Addition (3955 and 3975 Superior Drive NW), a portion of the Bella Vita/Forte senior housing development.
Staff presentation: Desmond McGill of the Community Development Planning Division told the council the easement was determined to contain no utilities and was not needed for site drainage. The applicant previously held a revocable permit for a breezeway that exceeded its permit area; the developer requested the vacation to reflect as‑built conditions. Staff recommended approval subject to a slight revision to the legal description; staff said the revision was discussed with the applicant and that a revised resolution would be forwarded to the city clerk.
Applicant comment and hearing: Applicant representative Jack Swanson (online) reiterated that the area sought to be vacated is not used for utilities and will not affect neighboring properties. The council opened the public hearing; no members of the public spoke. Council member Keane moved to adopt the resolution approving the vacation petition; Council member Miller seconded and the motion passed.
Outcome and next steps: The council adopted the resolution approving the vacation petition (motion carried). Staff indicated they would provide a revised resolution with the corrected legal description to the city clerk the following day and will process the final documentation to record the vacation.
