Title
Approval of an Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of an Alley Right-of-Way Adjacent to 600 Franklin Street SE
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve on second reading an ordinance vacating as a public thoroughfare a portion of alley right-of-way adjacent to 600 Franklin Street SE, and reserving an easement for public and private utilities as they now exist.
Report
Issue:
Whether the City Council should pass an Ordinance vacating a portion of alley right-of-way adjacent to 600 Franklin Street SE.
Staff Contact:
Ladd F. Cluff, PLS, City Surveyor, Public Works, 360.753.8389
Presenter(s):
Ladd F. Cluff, PLS, City Surveyor, Public Works
Background and Analysis:
The background and analysis have not changed from first to second reading.
The property owner of 600 Franklin Street SE petitioned the City to vacate a nine (9) foot strip of adjacent alley right-of-way. On April 7, 2015 Council adopted a resolution to set the date of May 19, 2015 for a Public Hearing to hear public comment regarding the request.
The public hearing was held on May 19, 2015. Due to public comment and concern, Council approved the continuation of written public comment to June 9, 2015.
The owner of 620 Franklin Street expressed the following concerns:
* Was not informed of the petition to vacate and did not receive notice of the public hearing.
* Potential loss of access to their parking adjacent to the alley at the rear of their building.
Following the public hearing, staff facilitated a meeting May 29, 2015 with the owner of 620 Franklin (Ed Brooks) and the petitioner (Walker John). The parties discussed the proposed vacation and impacts to 620 Franklin parking and the 321 Lofts project. The parties agreed to a compromise that meets their needs and complies with City code and policy. See Carnegie Agreement, attached.
Both parties have submitted written testimony d...
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