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Commission recommends against disposal of city property at 325 S / 400 E pending utility and access review
Summary
A resident requested the city sell a 21‑ft strip to reduce a 66‑ft road to 45 ft; staff and the city engineer raised concerns about a water line and hydrant, turnaround access and utility easements, and the commission voted a negative recommendation and asked staff to explore cleanup or alternative actions.
The Planning Commission voted a negative recommendation on a request to dispose of a strip of city right‑of‑way at 325 South and 400 East after staff and the city engineer identified utility and access concerns.
A resident and proponent of the sale (Mr. Jet) asked the city to sell 21 feet along the south edge of 325 South, arguing the existing street (a 66‑ft right‑of‑way) functions effectively as a dirt 'road to nowhere' and could be reduced to 45 feet. He said the area is mostly unused and asked the city to put the parcel up for sale or, alternatively, clean it up and maintain it.
Staff identified a water line within roughly 15 feet of the property and noted the presence of a fire hydrant; the city engineer said keeping utility lines on city‑owned property is preferable. Staff and engineering also raised concerns about turnaround (cul‑de‑sac) access for the dead‑end road and whether narrowing the right‑of‑way would worsen access for existing homes. The engineer said he had not heard a compelling reason to vacate or dispose of the strip.
Commissioners moved and seconded a negative recommendation and asked staff to investigate cleaning and maintenance options in lieu of disposing of the property. The motion passed by voice vote.
Next steps: staff to follow up with utility and public works on cleanup and provide guidance on whether a future disposal would be feasible without compromising access or city utility easements.
