Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Development Agreement Between the City of Olympia and West Bay Development Group, LLC, for Property Located at 1210 West Bay Drive NE
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Resolution and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Report
Issue:
Whether the City Council should approve a Resolution authorizing a Development Agreement between the City of Olympia and West Bay Development Group, LLC, for property located at 1210 West Bay Drive NE.
Staff Contact:
Tim Smith, Planning & Engineering Manager, Community Planning and Development, 360.570.3915
Presenter(s):
Tim Smith, Planning & Engineering Manager, Community Planning and Development
Background and Analysis:
The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Development Agreement on March 23, 2021. The Development Agreement has since been updated to reflect the recent sale of the subject property from Hardel Plywood Corporation to West Bay Development Group, LLC. A Resolution has also been prepared for Council consideration of whether to approve the Development Agreement.
Chapter 36.70B.170 of the Revised Code of Washington authorizes cities to enter into a written development agreement with a property owner. The City of Olympia's procedures for development agreements are contained in Chapter 18.53 of the Olympia Municipal Code (OMC). A development agreement must be heard by the City Council prior to consideration of any application for development.
An applicant may request the City Council to consider a development agreement to define specific parameters for a future project application. Development agreements typically address timelines for installation of public improvements like roads, sidewalks, and sewer and water infrastructure that are required components of a project.
Description of Site and Future Project
The proposed Development Agreement is...
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