Title
Update on the Boulevard Road Property Draft Request for Qualifications
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed the draft Boulevard Road Property Request for Qualifications and forwarded it on for Council feedback and review.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the Boulevard Road Property Draft Request for Qualifications, and provide staff direction and feedback. Briefing only; no action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the development partner recruitment process for the Boulevard Road Property as presented in the draft Request for Qualifications.
Staff Contact:
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director, Community Planning and Development, 360.753.8591
Presenter(s):
Keith Stahley, Interim Assistant City Manager
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 and a fire station. On September 19, 2019, the Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed the draft Request for Qualifications for a development partner and forwarded it to Council for consideration.
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 and interest in preserving the large wooded area north of the New Castle subdivision.
Options:
1. Receive the briefing.
2. Receive the briefing at another time.
3. Do not receive the briefing.
Financial Impact:
Property has been appraised w...
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