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Staff seeks 10‑foot cut to 70 Fifth Place West right‑of‑way; council holds public hearing

5498168 · July 22, 2025
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Summary

A staff proposal to reduce the official street map right‑of‑way on 70 Fifth Place West from 60 to 50 feet for three parcels drew support from an applicant’s consultant and questions from residents and a longtime public commenter about map accuracy and past ordinances.

Edmonds — City staff presented a public hearing July 22 on a proposed official street map amendment that would reduce the required right‑of‑way (ROW) on a short segment of 70 Fifth Place West from 60 feet to 50 feet, eliminating a 10‑foot dedication on the west side for three parcels in the city’s North End.

Jeanne McConnell, a city staff member handling the application, told council the change is focused on three properties for which the city had received building permit applications and survey data. “The reduction we’re talking about specifically would eliminate the requirement for street dedication on the west side of 70 Fifth,”…

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