Title
Approval of an Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of Rose Street
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve on second reading, an Ordinance to vacate a portion of Rose Street.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve on second reading, an Ordinance to vacate a portion of Rose 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 a portion of Rose Street requests the City initiate the process to abandon a portion of right-of-way. The additional property will be used as part of the development and construction of a new single-family home, or multi-family dwelling units.
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 to second reading an Ordinance to vacate a portion of Rose 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 desired by Council, an Ordinance to vacate a portion of Rose Street.
3. Do not approve an Ordinance to vacate a portion of Rose Street. This option leaves the right-of-way as is. Redevelopment of the site will require revision.
Financial Impact:
The applicant wil...
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