Title
Approval of Ordinance approving a Street Vacation Petition for a Portion of Hillside Drive SE
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Approve on second reading an ordinance to vacate a portion of Hillside Drive SE and a portion of Tract A, Henderson Commercial Park.
Report
Issue:
Whether the City Council should pass an ordinance vacating a portion of Hillside Drive SE and a portion of Tract A, Henderson Commercial Park.
Staff Contact:
Ladd F. Cluff, PLS, City Surveyor, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8389
Presenter(s):
Ladd F. Cluff, PLS, City Surveyor, Public Works.
Background and Analysis:
Background and Analysis has not changed from first reading to second reading.
The property owner (SPS Lands, LLC) adjacent to Hillside Drive SE petitioned the City to vacate an unopened portion of Hillside Drive SE (Vacation Parcel “A”) as well as a portion of the pedestrian access trail along the Henderson Commercial Park (Vacation Parcel “B”).
Vacation Parcel “A” was dedicated in October 1969 to create a turnaround at the north end of Hillside Drive SE. Vacation Parcel “B” was dedicated with the Henderson Commercial Park Binding Site Plan (BSP) in February 2008.
SPS Lands developed Lot 2 with Hilton Garden Inn and plan to develop the remaining two Lots with an additional hotel. The proposed development requires the vacation so they can meet development requirements.
SPS Lands worked with Community Planning and Development and Parks staff to create pedestrian access alternatives that meets the public needs through both hotel sites. SPS Land, in lieu of payment, proposes to grant the City an easement and build a pedestrian pathway through the hotel site that will connect to Phase 4 of The Olympia Woodland Trail. See attached ordinance.
The petition was sent to City staff and Franchise utilities for review and comment. City staff recommends vacating the rights-of-way as proposed and requiring SPS Lands to grant the easement and build the pathway with the development of the second hotel.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The public hearing will provide an opportunity for Council to hear from the community on the requested vacation.
Options:
1: Move to approve on first reading and forward to second reading an ordinance to vacate a portion of Hillside Drive SE and a portion of Tract A, Henderson Commercial Park. This option allows the vacation to occur, site development to continue and pedestrian access to be constructed.
2: Continue to receive written testimony to a date certain. This option would delay the decision until Council has enough information to make their decision.
3: Reject the vacation request. This option would leave the right-of-way as is. The development of the site will require revision, slowing the development process.
Financial Impact:
None
Attachments:
Ordinance
Petition with Exhibits
OMC Review Criteria with Comments
Vicinity Map