HomeMy WebLinkAbout2845ORDINANCE NO. 2845
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles
vacating a portion of Fourth Street,
lying between Lincoln Street and
Laurel Street, Port Angeles, Washington.
WHEREAS, a petition is on file with the City of Port
Angeles to vacate a portion of Fourth Street, Townsite of Port
Angeles; and
WHEREAS, the City Council initiated said vacation by
Resolution No. 18 -94; and
WHEREAS, street vacations are categorically exempt
under the State Environmental Policy Act rules as set forth in
WAC 197 -11 -800 (2)(h); and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the City
Council following public notice pursuant to Chapter 35.79 RCW;
and;
WHEREAS, said vacation appears to be of benefit to and
in the interest of the public;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES as follows:
Section 1 - Vacation. Subject to the terms and
conditions of this Ordinance, the following described street is
hereby vacated:
That portion of Fourth Street abutting Lots 1 - 10,
Block 69, and Lots 11 - 20, Block 168, Townsite of Port
Angeles.
Section 2 - Conditions.
1. The street vacation shall not be finalized until
a building permit is issued or the work commences
for the vertical relocation of the U.S. West
communications in Fourth Street.
2. Final occupancy of the store shall not be allowed
until the street vacation is complete and a
replat combining all of the Safeway properties
and vacated street right -of -way has been recorded
with the County Auditor's office.
3. The street shall remain open until required to be
closed for construction.
4. Land Title Company shall be provided an access
easement north of their property from their site
to Lincoln Street.
5. The intersection improvements and driveway
locations shall be installed as contained in the
traffic report and site plan provided for SEPA
review and approved by the City Engineer.
6. The cost of relocating any City and U.S. West
utilities in Fourth Street shall be borne by the
applicant. A 20 -foot easement along any sewer
and water lines shall be provided to the City and
an easement acceptable to U.S. West shall also be
provided.
Section 3 - Compensation. Pursuant to RCW
35.79.030 compensation required for the vacation of this street
is $126,000
Section 3 - Quit Claim Deed. Upon satisfaction of the
conditions set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance, the owners
of abutting property entitled to the vacated street, pursuant to
RCW 35.79.040, may present a quit claim deed to the City of Port
Angeles for execution by the Mayor, who is hereby authorized and
directed to execute such quit claim deed. Such quit claim deed
shall include all reservations, conditions, or other
qualifications upon the title established by this Ordinance.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall be effective only
upon the satisfaction of the terms and conditions of this
Ordinance, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file, record,
and publish this Ordinance upon that satisfaction.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles
at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 6th day of
December, 1994
ATTEST:
Becky J4 Up
y Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. Knutson, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: October 29, 1995
By Summary
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Summary of Ordinance Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on December 6, 1994
Ordinance No. 2845
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles vacates that portion of Fourth Street
abutting Lots 1 - 10, Block 69, and Lots 11 - 20, Block 168, Townsite of Port
Angeles.
The full text of the Ordinance is available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office or will be
mailed upon request. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This Ordinance took effect upon the satisfaction of the terms and conditions of this Ordinance.
Publish: October 29, 1995
Becky J. Upton
City Clerk