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Kennewick council vacates irrigation easements at 5651 to support a new housing development
Summary
The Kennewick City Council unanimously approved a resolution to vacate portions of two irrigation easements at 5651 West 30th Place to accommodate a private development; staff said utilities raised no objection and the applicant thanked staff for a proactive process.
The Kennewick City Council on June 17 adopted a resolution approving the vacation of portions of a 15‑foot and a 10‑foot irrigation easement at 5651 West 30th Place (a triangular area just south of the Southridge High School parking lot) to allow a private development to proceed.
City staff described the request as part of working with a developer on wall locations and establishing new easements for utilities. Staff said the city has adequate right‑of‑way for sidewalks and that utilities did not object to the vacation; staff recommended approval. The developer's representative, Greg Elmore of Bend, Oregon, thanked city staff and described Kennewick as "easily top 5 jurisdictions to work with" because staff were "proactive" and "tough but fair."
The council adopted the resolution and authorized the mayor to execute necessary documents. The clerk recorded the vote as unanimous, 6–0.
Why it matters: Vacating portions of the irrigation easements removes an obstacle to the developer's site plan and is intended to allow the project to proceed with properly located walls and newly recorded utility easements.
Clarifying details from staff and the hearing: the easements proposed for vacation were 15 feet and 10 feet wide; the location cited was adjacent to Southridge High School's parking lot. Staff said new easements for utilities would be established as needed and that utilities had no objections.
