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Council to consider partial vacation of Stuart Drive in BDO after planning commission approval
Summary
Planning staff presented a request to vacate roughly a 5-foot strip of Stuart Drive in the BDO area to align right-of-way with existing infrastructure and allow a new building footprint; the planning commission recommended approval 8–0 and the council will hear the item July 1.
City planning staff told the Ogden City Council on June 17 that a narrow strip of Stuart Drive in the BDO (Business/Development Opportunity) area is proposed for partial vacation to align the legal right-of-way with existing pavement and sidewalks and to make room for a new building.
The presenter, Joe (planning staff), said the affected area is “approximately about 5 feet of property, to be vacated,” and that engineering review found the remaining right-of-way would meet the BDO requirement of a minimum 54-foot width for planned streets. He said the vacation will help trucks maneuver in the building’s rear area, meet setbacks and parking requirements, and align sidewalks and other existing infrastructure.
The planning commission reviewed the subdivision plat and the partial vacation together and voted to recommend approval by an 8–0 vote; staff reported they had received an acceptable legal description required by engineering. Planning staff told councilors the developer, identified in the packet as Joe Bowyer (applicant/developer), is proceeding with a shell building for future tenants.
Council staff indicated the council is scheduled to hear the item on July 1.
Discussion vs. decision: the planning commission’s 8–0 recommendation is a formal advisory action; the council has not yet acted. Engineering conditions noted by staff require maintaining the minimum right-of-way width; staff said existing public infrastructure (sidewalks, utilities) will not be removed.
Ending: Planning staff said they will bring the ordinance/plat for council consideration at the July 1 meeting and will provide any additional engineering/legal descriptions needed prior to final action.
