Title
Approval of an Ordinance to Vacate 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:
Move to approve on first reading, and forward to second reading, an Ordinance to Vacate an Alley Right-of-Way South of Legion Way, between Adams and Jefferson Street.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve on first reading, and forward to second reading, an Ordinance to Vacate an Alley Right-of-Way South of Legion Way, between Adams and Jefferson Street.
Staff Contact:
Adam Dreller, PLS, City Surveyor, Public Works Engineering, 360.742.6489
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
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 December 9, 2025, a Public Hearing was held with no public comments. Council, therefore, directed staff to draft a Vacation Ordinance for Council approval.
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-way land value to the City.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The Public Hearing provided an opportunity for Council to hear comments from the community regarding the requested vacation. No public testimony was received during the hearing.
Financial Impact:
The applicant will be required to pay $19,500, which is one-half of the appraised value of the property to be vacated, before the vacation takes effec...
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