ORD 2480 ORDINANCE NO .
AN ORDINANCE providing for the vacation of a portion of NE Birch
Street .
WHEREAS , by Resolution No . 1093 adopted January 22 , 2007 , the City Council initiated
proceedings to vacate a portion of NE Birch Street .
WHEREAS , said Resolution set the 20th day of February, 2007 , at 7 : 00 p . m . , in the Council
Chambers in the City Hall of Camas , Washington , as the time and place for a public hearing on said
vacation , and
WHEREAS , pursuant to said Resolution , the City Clerk caused notices to be posted and
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mailed in accordance with the requirements of law , and
WHEREAS , at the time and place set for said hearing , the Council considered the testimony
of all persons commenting on said vacation , and
WHEREAS , the Council finds that the portion of NE Birch Street that is proposed to be
vacated is not currently being utilized for public road or sidewalk purposes and provisions are made
within this ordinance for necessary utility easements , now , therefore ,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS .
Section I
The following described portion of NE Birch Street be and the same is hereby vacated .
See Exhibit " A "
Section II
Said vacation is contingent upon the abutting land owner paying the cost of publishing this
ordinance , and paying the sum of $ 950 . 40 , which is equal to one - half ( 1 /2 ) the assessed value of the
right - of- way being vacated .
Section III
This ordinance shall take force and be in effect five ( 5 ) days from and after its publication
according to law .
PASSED b the Council and APPROVED b the Mayor thisz) 0 da of
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2007 .
SIGNED .
Mayor
ATTEST :
APROVED*sf rC.
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PORTION OF BIRCH STREET TO BE VACATED
CITY OF CAMAS
That portion of Birch Street , formerly known as Clara Street , according to the Plat
of the Townsite of Lacarnas ( now carnas ) as recorded in Book B of Plats at Page
25 , records of the Clark county Auditor , lying in the Northwest quarter of Section
1 I a Township 1 North , Range 3 East of the Willamette Meridian , City of camas ,
Clark County , Washington , desoribed as follows *
Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot I of Block 38 of said Flat of the
Townsite of LaCamas said corner also being! the Southwest corner of the
" Camvest Development , LLC " parcel as described under Auditors File No .
3764203 , also records of the clam county Auditor; thence North , along the West
line of said Lot I and the Vilest line of said " Camvest Development , LLC " ' parcel ,
13050 feet to the point of Beginning ; thence West , 4 . 00 feet; thence North , 40! . 00
feet ; thence East , 4 . 00 feet to said West lines ; thence South , along said West
lines , 40 . 00 feet to the Paint of Beginning .
Containing 160 square feet .
Subject to easements and restrictions of record .
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Assessed Land Value
February 12 , 2007
Source : Clark County GIS
Parcel ID # Site Address Area ( SF ) Assessed Land Value $/SF 1 /2 $ /SF 1 /2 Value
078890 - 000 315 4th 51000 $ 551000 . 00 $ 11 . 00 $ 5 . 50
079020 - 000 415 Birch 51000 $ 667000 . 00 $ 13 . 20 $ 6 . 60
078014 - 000 304 4th 97000 $ 99 , 000 . 00 $ 11 . 00 $ 5 . 50
077920 - 000 236 4th 57000 $ 557000 . 00 $ 11 . 00 $ 5 . 50
078956 - 000 450 Birch 57000 $ 667000 . 00 $ 13 . 20 $ 6 . 60
Average Value $ 11 . 88 $ 5 . 94
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REQUEST FOR ITEMS ON COUNCIL AGENDA PUBLIC WORKS
PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEM OR SUBJECT ON THE COUNCIL
AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 20 , 2007
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• Hold a Public Hearing and vote on Ordinance q 0 0 , vacating a portion of NE Birch
Street .
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION :
• Adopt the ordinance .
JUSTIFICATION FOR DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION :
• The applicant proposes this vacation request in order to provide adequate commercial access
to the basement of the Farrell and Eddy Building , 305 NE 4th Avenue . The City Attorney
maintains that the City has less liability with a stairwell that is not within the City right - of-
way .
• Although a portion of this right - of-way is currently being used for public sidewalk , staff
believes that the remaining sidewalk width of six feet is ample for public access at this
location .
• This street vacation will not constitute a need for the City to re -purchase the property at a
later date .
Public Works staff will be present at the Council meeting to give an oral presentation .
Information explaining the above subject and/or recommendation is attached .
James E . Carothers , P . E .
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STAFF ]REPORT
NE BIRCH STREET RIGHT - OF -WAY VACATION
FILE No . VAC 06 - 08
STAFF REPORT DATE : FEBRUARY 13 , 2007
PROPOSAL : Vacation of a 4 ' wide by 40 ' long portion of NE Birch Street
TO : Paul Dennis , Mayor
City Council
FROM : STAFF
HEARING DATE : February 20 , 2007
LOCATION : NE Birch Street adJ' acent the Farrell and Edd Building , 305 NE 4th
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Avenue , CAMAS , WASHINGTON
Camas Lot 1 Block 8 ; Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11 ,
Township 1 North, Range 3 East of the Willamette Meridian ( WM) .
Clark County Assessor parcel number 078870 - 000
OWNERS : Lon Combs
Camvest Development , LLC
17308 NE Edmonds Road
Vancouver , WA 98682
DATES : ''vacation Request Submitted by Owner : 12/ 08 / 06
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Administration , Finance , Fire , Operations , & Police Notified : 12 / 11 / 06
Resolution passed to set Public Hearing Date : 01 /22 / 07
Notice of Hearing Published (Post Record) : 01 / 30/ 07
Notice of Hearing Posted at City Hall, Public Library , and Post Office: 01 /25 / 07
Notice of Hearing Posted at & near Site : 01 /29/ 07
FINDINGS : The applicant proposes this vacation request in order to provide adequate
commercial access to the basement of the Farrell and Eddy Building . The City
Attorney maintains that the City has less liability with a stairwell that is not within
the City right - of--way .
Although a portion of this right- of-way is currently being used for public
sidewalk , staff believes that the remaining sidewalk width of six feet is ample for
public access . at this location .
This street vacation will not constitute a need for the City to re -purchase the
property at a later date .
The cost for this right - of--way was determined by averaging the assessed values of
properties on NE 4th Avenue , NE 5th Avenue , and NE Birch Street near to the
applicant ' s property . Payment to the City of one -half the assessed value is in
accordance with RCW 39 . 79 . 030 *
As of February 12th , no public comments had been received .
RECOMMENDATION : Staff recommends adoption of this ordinance .
VAC 06- 08 NE Birch Street
Staff Report February 13 , 2007 Page 2
NE Birch Street
Assessed Land Value
February 12 , 2007
Source : Clark County GIS
EParcel:ID:#: Site Address Area ( SF ) Assessed Land Value $/SF 1 /2 $/SF :1 /2 Value
078890 - 000 315 4th 57000 $ 557000 . 00 $ 11 . 00 $ 5 . 50
079020 - 000 415 Birch 57000 $ 667000 . 00 $ 13 . 20 $ 6 . 60
078014 - 000 3044th 97000 $ 99 , 000 . 00 $ 11 . 00 $ 5 . 50
077920 - 000 236 4th 57000 $ 557000 . 00 $ 11 . 00 $ 5 . 50
078956 - 000 450 Birch 57000 $ 66 , 000 . 00 $ 13 . 20 $ 6 . 60
Average Value $ 11 . 88 $ 5 . 94
Vacation Request Area1 160Ow
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PORTION of BIRCH STREET TO BE VACATED
CITY OF CAMAS
That portion of Blerch Street , formerly known as Clara Street , according to the Plat
of the Townsite of LaCarnas ( naw Camas ) as recorded in Book B of Plats at Page
25 , records of the Clark County Auditor , lying in the Northwest quarter of section
Township 1 North , lenge 3 East of the Willamette Meridian , City of Camas ,
Clark County , Washington , desoribed as follows ;
Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 1 of Block 38 of said Plat of the
Townsite of LaCamas said corner also being the southwest corner of the
" Garrivest Development, LLC " parcel as described under Auditorrs File No .
3764203 , also records of the Clark County Auditor; thence North , along the West
line of said Lot 1 and the West line of said " Camvest Development, LLC " " parcel ,
13 . 50 feet to the point of Beginning ; thence Voest , 4 . 00 feet; thence North , 40 . 00
feet; thence East , 4 . 00 feet to said West lines ; thence south , along said West
Cines , 4000 feet to the Point of Beginning .
Containing 100 square feet .
Subject to easements and restrictions of record . r � �
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