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Planning commission approves street vacation on 1600 West to return land to adjacent owners
Summary
The Provo Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a street vacation for a section of 1600 West between 672 and 674 South, returning 20 feet of previously dedicated right-of-way to adjoining property owners after staff and Public Works confirmed no future need for the strip.
The Provo Planning Commission on June 10 recommended approval of a street vacation along 1600 West between 672 and 674 South, returning 20 feet of right-of-way to the adjoining property owners.
Megan Jensen, the staff presenter, told commissioners the city in 2019 required a 30-foot dedication for right-of-way at subdivision and that the “improvements have been done,” so the request is to deed back 20 feet to the owners. David Day of Public Works explained the original subdivision “overshot” the needed right-of-way and that narrowing the dedication restores the street to the width used elsewhere on 1600 West.
Commissioners asked whether the city might need the strip for future widening; Jensen said public works did not foresee a future need. With no public opposition during the comment period, a commissioner moved to recommend approval and the commission voted unanimously to pass the recommendation.
The commission’s action is a recommendation to the city; staff explained the city is the applicant and no applicant presentation was required. The next procedural step is that the matter will move forward consistent with the city’s review and recording process for street vacations.
