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Dewey council approves alley vacate, lot split and variance for 720 East 3rd Street
Summary
After a public hearing, the Dewey City Council unanimously approved an ordinance vacating an alley, a resolution authorizing a lot split, and a variance for reduced lot size affecting 720 East 3rd Street (Ruddles Addition). City Manager Kevin Trease said Public Works will retain sewer-line access.
The Dewey City Council on April 6 unanimously approved three related land‑use actions affecting 720 East 3rd Street in the Ruddles Addition: Ordinance No. 2026-1619 vacating the alley between Lots 22–24 and Lots 1–3; Resolution No. 2026-4-01 authorizing the lot split; and a variance permitting reduced lot size.
Mayor Tom Hays opened a public hearing at 7:03 p.m. City Manager Kevin Trease "explained in detail the reason for the request," including the location of the sewer line and that Public Works would retain access. Citizens asked how the property would be laid out under the proposed split; no objections were recorded in the minutes.
Councilmember James Cook moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-1619 (vacating the alley); Ralph Stafford seconded and the vote was recorded as James Cook, Stan Barron, Ralph Stafford, Alvin Yearout and Mayor Hays — all aye. The lot split (Resolution No. 2026-4-01) passed on a motion from Cook with Stan Barron seconding, and the variance for reduced lot size passed on a motion by Ralph Stafford, seconded by Alvin Yearout. All three measures passed unanimously.
The approvals permit the owner to reconfigure the identified parcels in Block 184 of Ruddles Addition. Minutes do not specify final plat-recording steps or conditions; the council approved the actions without additional qualifying motions recorded in the transcript.
