Lane County commissioners deny petition to vacate portion of 5th Street near Glenada

Lane County commissioners voted 4-1 on Jan. 14 to approve Order 2501-1408 and deny a petition to vacate a 60-foot-wide, 142-foot-long segment of 5th Street dedicated for public use in Section 35, Township 18 South, Range 12 West of the Willamette Meridian.

The petition, filed by two property owners described in staff materials as “the Nobles,” asked the county to vacate an unimproved right-of-way that abuts the petitioners’ land. Michael Blum, Lane County surveyor, told the board that the right-of-way “has never been improved for vehicular access” and that the parcel to be vacated is bounded on the north and south by the petitioners’ properties. Blum said the surveyor’s office complied with legal notice requirements under ORS chapter 368 and that a neighboring property owner, Julia Hess, filed an objection asking the board to preserve the right-of-way because she plans future development.

The board’s action followed staff recommendations. A staff member identified in the hearing as Mr. Early recommended denying the vacation unless…