During a recent government meeting, the Loveland City Council discussed the approval of Ordinance Number 6715, which proposes the vacation of 1,317 square feet of right-of-way along Kendall Parkway within the Millennium Northwest 21st subdivision. The area in question is located north of House Reservoir and south of the Centerra Industrial Development.

City officials explained that the current right-of-way is 220 feet wide, which includes a segment that is six feet wider than necessary. The proposed vacation aims to eliminate this excess width, as it does not provide any public advantage and will allow for a straighter boundary along Kendall Parkway. This adjustment is expected to benefit a proposed multi-family development adjacent to the area by ensuring a consistent setback from the right-of-way.

City staff recommended approval of the ordinance, noting that the vacation would not leave any adjoining land without access. However, some council members raised concerns about the potential future use of the vacated space, particularly regarding the possibility of integrating a bus stop. Councilor Foley questioned whether the six-foot area could be utilized for this purpose, while staff indicated that a bus stop could still be developed through an easement, even if the right-of-way is vacated.

Councilor Samson highlighted that bus stops typically require more space than the six feet being vacated, suggesting that additional right-of-way would be necessary for future transportation needs. The discussion also referenced the nearby multimodal transportation center, indicating ongoing considerations for public transit in the area.

The council's deliberations reflect a careful balancing of urban development needs and future transportation planning, as they move forward with the ordinance approval process.