Council to schedule public hearing on street vacation and property exchange for Carpenter

Eureka City Council directed staff on Sept. 22 to place a street vacation and property-exchange item on the next council agenda to finalize a swap involving property owner Paulette Carpenter.

Council discussed a previously reviewed exchange; the planning commission recommended council approval and staff confirmed no expected controversy. Dina Carpenter appeared as Paulette’s representative and the council said the matter requires formal public notice and a hearing to vacate the portion of city street implicated in the exchange.

Councilman Scott Pugh said the planning commission recommended the exchange, and Mayor Tony Deaver and staff asked Patricia to ensure the proper legal descriptions and maps are prepared for public notice. The council agreed to schedule the public hearing for the next meeting cycle (the council noted the next meeting would be affected by a holiday; dates discussed included Oct. 13–15 and an Oct. 14 council meeting and Oct. 15 public hearing as possible timing).

No final action was taken at the Sept. 22 meeting; staff will prepare noticing and the final dedication plat language with assistance from Jones and Demille and the city’s planning staff. The council instructed staff to bring the matter back at the next meeting with the proper maps and wording.