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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2013-11-26 Item 2F - Resolution - Public Hearing on 41st Avenue South Street VacationTO: City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM Mayor Haggerton Transportation Committee FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director BY: Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator DATE: November 22, 2013 SUBJECT: Street Vacation of 41st Avenue South Resolution Setting a Public Hearing Date ISSUE Council is being asked to approve a resolution setting a Public Hearing date of January 27, 2014 to consider vacating the portion of 41st Ave S that adjoins S 144th St. BACKGROUND Since 1999 the City has been acquiring and clearing property at the intersection of Tukwila International Blvd and S 144th St for the Tukwila Village redevelopment project in order to eliminate blight and to revitalize the neighborhood. A portion of 41St Ave S lies within Tukwila Village project boundaries. Early in its inception, the Tukwila Village project included the possibility of vacating 41st Ave S in order to enable better site planning and more efficient development. DISCUSSION The City owns all of the parcels along the east and west sides of this portion of 41st Ave S. If the street is vacated, the title of the land would then belong to the City as land, but not "right of way ". The City could then sell this property in combination with the land that is part of the Tukwila Village development. 41st Ave S is the only public road providing access to the parking lot that is on Normandy Court property. As such, the City is legally bound to ensure the Normandy Court property continues to have reasonable access to a public road such as S 144th St or Tukwila International Blvd. Since 2012 the City, Tukwila Village developer and owners of Normandy Court have discussed ways to provide easements such that Normandy Court has continuous access to public streets. Currently, the owners of Normandy Court are considering a binding letter proposal offered by the Tukwila Village developer as an incentive to fully support the project. If the Council decides to approve an ordinance to vacate 41st Ave S, the ordinance would include a condition requiring those easements to be put into place. The Samara Apartments have a 25' wide easement across the Normandy Court parking lot from the Samara property to 41st Ave S. Although the City is not legally bound to provide public access to the Samara property since it already has good access on 42nd Ave S, the Samara and City desire to have continued access for emergency vehicles. Therefore, the Tukwila Village site plan has anticipated roadways that will allow emergency vehicle access to Samara's easement. FINANCIAL IMPACT As the City owns the street and adjacent parcels, there will be no cost or budgetary impact. RECOMMENDATION Council is being asked to approve the resolution setting a Public Hearing date of January 27, 2014 to consider vacating the portion of 41St Ave S that adjoins S 144th St and consider this item at the December 9, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent Special Meeting that same night. Attachments: Draft Resolution Legal Description Survey Map Normandy Court Location Map Z:1Tukwila Villagellnfo Memo Resolution Setting PH 41st Ave S Street Vacation- sb.doc 99 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, FIXING THE TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS PORTIONS OF 41ST AVENUE SOUTH. WHEREAS, since 1999 the City has been acquiring and clearing property at the intersection of Tukwila International Boulevard and South 144th Street for the Tukwila Village redevelopment project in order to eliminate blight and revitalize the surrounding neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the portion of 41st Avenue South adjoining South 144th Street is situated within the boundaries of the Tukwila Village properties and is necessary to be redeveloped for the efficient site planning and development of Tukwila Village; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35.79.010, a public hearing on the street vacation must be set by resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A public hearing regarding the vacation of that portion of 41st Avenue South adjoining South 144th Street, as more particularly described on the attached map and legal description, shall be held before the Tukwila City Council in the City Council Chambers at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, Washington, on January 27, 2014, which is not less than 20 nor more than 60 days from the date of passage of this resolution, at which time all persons interested in said right -of -way vacation are invited to appear and be heard. Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to post written notice of pendency of the public hearing in three public places in the City of Tukwila and in one additional conspicuous place on the right -of -way sought to be vacated at least 20 days prior to the date set for the public hearing. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Special Meeting thereof this day of , 2013. 100 ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Kathy Hougardy, Council President APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney Attachments: Map and Legal Description Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: 101 LEGAL DESCRIPTION RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION That portion of 41st Avenue South as dedicated by the Plat of Cherry Lane, recorded in Volume 48 of Plats, at Page 21, records of King County, Washington, Lying North of a line parallel with and 30.00 feet North of the South line of the Southeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 15, Township 23 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian. Containing approximately 23,967 square feet. Project Name: Tukwila Village May 31, 2012 Page 1 of 1 BDG 15255L.001.doc Exhibit: 1 5255 EX H 01- VAC . dwg 102 r 1 " =80' PARCEL L P. NO. © ©c9488 90010240314 P G.21 RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION 23,967± S.F. O M CNI S. 144TH St- T• S' LINE SE1 /4S 1/4 SEC.15 � • File:P: \15000s\ 15255 \survey \15255tEXH01 — VAC.dwg Date /Time:5/31/2012 2:49 PM BRIAN GILLOOLY SCALE: HORIZONTAL 1 " =80' VERTICAL N/A 18215 72ND AVENUE SOUTH KENT, WA 98032 (425)251-6222 Z (425)251 -8782 FAX CIVIL ENGINEERING, LAND PLANNING, SURVEYING, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES For: TUKWILA VILLAGE JOB NUMBER 15255 15255L.001.DOC Title: RIGHT —OF —WAY VACATION SHEET DESIGNED XXX IDRAWN 1 of STM !CHECKED BDG !APPROVED BDG l DATE 05 -31 -12 103 Normandy Court Property .7.1?-1., - .J I I 7r al L•,cl Is��gc a ,4 �a lax °� ' - . The information included on this map has been compiled by King County staff from a variety of sources and is subject to change without notice. King County makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or rights to the use of such information. This document is not intended for use as a survey product. King County shall not be liable for any general, special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages including, but not limited to, lost revenues or lost profits resulting from the use or misuse of the information contained on this map. Any sale of this map or information on this map is prohibited except by written permission of King County. Date: 11/19/2013 Source: King County iMAP - Property Information ( http : / /www.metrokc.gov /GIS /iMAP) King County