Legislation Details

File #: 2026-7855    Name:
Type: Public Hearing - Sworn Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/28/2026 In control: City Council - Regular Session
On agenda: 10/6/2026 Final action:
Title: Public Hearing: Application #PL2026-174 - Vacation of Right-Of-Way - 915 NW Colbern Road; Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc., applicant.
Attachments: 1. PC Action Letter 9-10-2026, 2. Staff Letter, 3. Right-of-Way Exhibit and Legal Description, 4. Location Map, 5. Staff Presentation

Title

Public Hearing: Application #PL2026-174 - Vacation of Right-Of-Way - 915 NW Colbern Road; Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc., applicant.

 

Body

Issue/Request:

The applicant proposes to vacate the subject right-of-way in association with the development of the new Hazel Grove Elementary School. The subject property is a strip of right-of-way that will be replaced with an access easement to provide access to the future City park to the east. No objection to the proposed vacation of right-of-way has been raised by any private utility, the City’s Public Works or Water Utilities Departments.

 

Proposed City Council Motion:

I move to approve Application #PL2026-174 - VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY - 915 NW Colbern Rd; Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc., applicant.

 

Presenter

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc., Applicant

Adair Bright, AICP, Senior Planner

 

Recommendation

Recommendation: Based on staff’s review and finding that the application meets the applicable requirements of the UDO and the Design & Construction Manual, staff supports the proposed application, subject to the conditions of approval outlined below.

1.                     The vacation of the right-of-way shall not become effective until such time an access and utility easement is recorded and accepted by the City.

 

Committee Recommendation

Committee Recommendation: A motion was made by Commissioner Hatcher, seconded by Commissioner Touzinsky, that this application be recommended for approval. The motion carried unanimously.