Title
Public Hearing - Vacation Petition for an Alley Right-of-Way South of Union Avenue, between Adams Street and Jefferson Street
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing. After close of the hearing, if there are no concerns, move to approve the petition to vacate an alley right-of-way south of Union Ave, between Adams Street and Jefferson Street, direct staff to prepare a Vacation Ordinance, and require payment to the City of one-half the appraised value.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hold a public hearing, approve the petition to vacate an Alley Right-of-Way south of Union Avenue, between Adams Street and Jefferson Street and direct staff to prepare a Vacation Ordinance for future action.
Staff Contact:
Kris Horton, City Surveyor, Public Works Engineering, 360.280.1547
Presenter(s):
Kris Horton, City Surveyor, Public Works Engineering
Background and Analysis:
A property owner adjacent to an alley right-of-way south of Union Avenue between Adams Street and Jefferson Street has requested the City to initiate the process to abandon the alley adjacent to their property. The additional property will be used in the development and construction of a new apartment building.
On April 25, 2022, Council adopted a resolution setting the date of May 24, 2022, for a public hearing to hear public comment regarding the request.
City staff reviewed the request using the criteria outlined in Olympia Municipal Code Section 12.16.100.
Staff recommends approval of the vacation with the requirement to make payment of one-half appraised value to the City.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The public hearing will provide an opportunity for Council to hear comments from the community regarding the requested vacation.
Options:
1. Hold a public hearing on the petition to vacate a portion of an alley right-of-way south of Union Avenue, between Adams Street and Jefferson Street. Af...
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