Title
Boulevard Road Process and Objectives
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Land Use and Environment Committee recommends moving forward with the issuance of a Request for Proposals and stakeholder engagement for the development of the Boulevard Road property for housing.
City Manager Recommendation:
Continue to discuss the City-owned, 10-acre parcel on Boulevard Road to guide towards the disposition of property through a Request for Proposal process.
Report
Issue:
Whether to determine specifics objectives and desired outcomes associated with the development of the City-owned 10-acre parcel on Boulevard Road and how these objectives can be addressed through the Request for Proposal process and future development options.
Staff Contact:
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director, Community Planning and Development, 360.753.8591
Presenter(s):
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director
Background and Analysis:
In 2016, the City acquired approximately 72 acres on Boulevard Road. Approximately 59 acres are dedicated to City park land. Approximately 2.8 acres are dedicated to the future extension of the Log Cabin Road from Boulevard Road to Wiggins Road. The remaining portion of the property (approximately 10 acres) is located adjacent to Boulevard Road and was designated to be set aside for development of multi-family housing, and potentially some neighborhood-oriented commercial uses.
On August 18, 2018, the Land Use and Environment Committee had a discussion about disposition scenarios and development objectives. Direction was provided that a formal Request for Proposal process that includes stakeholder engagement and property analysis and characterization should be undertaken.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The property has been of significant neighborhood interest. The acquisition of the 72-acre property was spurred by community response to a proposed housing development.
Options:
Discussion only at this time.
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