Title
Approval of an Ordinance to Vacate the Alley South of Union Avenue between Jefferson Street and Adams Street
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve on second reading an Ordinance to vacate the alley south of Union Avenue between Jefferson Street and Adams Street.
Report
Issue:
Whether the City Council should approve on second reading an Ordinance to vacate the alley south of Union Avenue between Jefferson Street and Adams Street.
Staff Contact:
Kris Horton, PLS, City Surveyor, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8389
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Background and analysis have not changed from first to second reading.
A property owner adjacent to an alley right-of-way south of Union Avenue between Adams Street and Jefferson Street has requested the City to initiate the process to abandon the alley adjacent to their property. The additional property will be used in the development and construction of a new apartment building.
On May 24, 2022, 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. No public testimony was received during the hearing.
Options:
1. Approve on second reading an Ordinance to vacate the alley south of Union Avenue between Jefferson Street and Adams Street This option allows the vacation to occur and the applicant to proceed with development of their site.
2. Approve on second reading with additional conditions, an Ordinance to v...
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