Title
Approval of an Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of Bethel Street NE between State Avenue and Olympic Drive
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the ordinance vacating a portion of Bethel Street NE between State Avenue and Olympic Drive on second reading.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an ordinance vacating a portion of Bethel Street NE between State Avenue and Olympic Drive.
Staff Contact:
Fran Eide, P.E., City Engineer, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8422
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Background and analysis has not changed from first to second reading.
A property owner next to Bethel Street NE asked the City to vacate a portion of Bethel Street NE between State Avenue and Olympic Drive. On October 15, 2019, Council adopted a resolution setting the date of November 12, 2019, for a Public Hearing to hear public comment regarding the request.
On November 12, 2019, a Public Hearing was held, and Council directed staff to draft a Vacation Ordinance for Council approval.
City staff reviewed the request using the criteria outlined in Olympia Municipal Code Section 12.16.100.
Staff recommends approval of the partial street vacation with the requirement that the property owner make payment of one-half appraised 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.
Options:
Option 1: Move to approve on first reading and forward to second reading the ordinance to vacate a portion of Bethel Street NE between State Avenue NE and Olympic Drive NE. This option allows the vacation to occur, consistent with the adjacent property development approvals.
Option 2: Move to approve on first reading and forward to second reading the ordinance to vacate a portion of Bethel Street NE between State Avenue NE a...
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