Title
Log Cabin Extension Briefing
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Briefing only. No action required.
Report
Issue:
Receive a briefing on future transportation needs in SE Olympia, including the future extension of Log Cabin Road from Boulevard Road to Wiggins Road.
Staff Contact:
Mark Russell, P.E., Deputy Director, Public Works Department, 360.753.8762
Presenter(s):
Mark Russell, Deputy Director of Public Works
Jonathon Turlove, Director of Parks Planning and Maintenance
Background and Analysis:
Under the Growth Management Act, the City needs to plan for a transportation system that accommodates future growth. The Regional Transportation Plan and the City’s Comprehensive Plan include a future extension of Log Cabin Road from Boulevard Road to Wiggins Road. The Log Cabin Road Extension will pass through a portion of the area known as LBA Woods.
This briefing will focus on the need for the project in the future, likely 15-20 years from now. Staff will also present the information and options Council considered when purchasing the Log Cabin Road right-of-way and park property several years ago.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There is community interest in preserving the area known as LBA Woods as open space and for parks use. The future Log Cabin Road Extension project would build a road through a portion of this area.
Options:
Briefing only. No action required.
Financial Impact:
None at this time.
Attachments:
None.