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Commission recommends council vacate split ROW on 2nd Ave NW for Bamford and Walters
Summary
The commission recommended the City Council vacate a ROW on 2nd Ave NW, splitting the parcel between Bamford and Walters; commissioners noted the adjacent owners have maintained the grass-covered ROW and said other ROW access routes exist.
The Oelwein Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 18 voted to recommend that the City Council vacate the right-of-way along 2nd Avenue NW and split the parcel between the applicants, identified in the record as Bamford and Walters.
Commission discussion focused on dividing the ROW between the two applications and on the sale price each offered. Members noted, as with the previous ROW item, that neighboring property owners "have been taking care of the grass covered space for multiple years" and that the strip is unlikely to be required for public access; other ROW options exist for any needed northern extension. Commissioner Paul Schemmel moved to recommend the vacation and transfer; Dave Gearhart seconded and the motion passed with all in favor.
If approved by council, each applicant would be permitted to merge the acquired piece with their adjoining lots. The commission record does not list the proposed sale amounts or any opposition presented during the meeting.
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