Title
Public Hearing - Consideration of a Vacation Petition for an Alley Right-of-Way South of Legion Way, between Adams and Jefferson Street
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing on the petition to vacate a portion of an alley right-of-way south of Legion Way, between Adams Street and Jefferson Street. After closing the hearing, if there are no concerns; move to approve the petition to vacate, direct staff to prepare a Vacation Ordinance, and require payment to the City of one-half the appraised value.
Report
Issue:
Whether hold a public hearing on the petition to vacate a portion of an alley right-of-way south of Legion Way, between Adams Street and Jefferson Street. After closing the hearing, if there are no concerns; move to approve the petition to vacate, direct staff to prepare a Vacation Ordinance, and require payment to the City of one-half the appraised value.
Staff Contact:
Adam Dreller, PLS, City Surveyor, Public Works Engineering, 360.742.6489
Presenter(s):
Adam Dreller, PLS, City Surveyor, Public Works Engineering
Background and Analysis:
A property owner adjacent to an alley right-of-way south of Legion Way, 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 consisting of 87 market rate units. This will be four stories of apartments over a first story of retail and parking stalls.
On November 10, 2025, Council adopted a resolution setting the date of December 9, 2025 for a public hearing to hear public comment regarding the request.
City staff reviewed the request using criteria outlined in the Olympia Municipal Code Section 12.16.100. Staff recommends approval of the vacation with the requirement for the petitioner to make payment of one-half the appraised right-of-wa...
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