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City details Munson property appraisal, warns developers of high water table and infrastructure costs
Summary
Sunnyside staff told council the 44-acre Munson property is marketed as a planned unit development but faces development barriers including a high water table, nearby feedlot, and costly street and lift-station work; staff reported an appraisal of $3 million and said the city still owes about $800,000 on the parcel.
Sunnyside City Manager and staff briefed the City Council on the status of the 44-acre Munson parcel on Monday, citing developer interest but also significant infrastructure and site constraints that have limited offers.
Lede: The city reported a professional appraisal of $3 million for the Munson property and said it currently carries debt of roughly $800,000; staff said the parcel’s high water table, nearby feedlot and the need for extensive road and utility work make development costly for private buyers.
Nut graf: The council heard that the Munson property is zoned as a planned unit development (PUD) and is flexible for residential, commercial or mixed uses, but developers have flagged…
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