Subject
The City of Hermiston has received an application for a replat of property located at 1625 N First Place.
Summary and Background
Welkin Engineering, P.C. has submitted a replat on behalf of Robert Magid. The proposal is a partition of an existing commercial lot located at 1625 N First St.
The property is approximately 63,403 square feet and contains a furniture store. The proposal will create two lots, one lot of 39,699 square feet containing the existing store and one vacant lot of 23,704 square feet. The vacant lot is proposed for redevelopment as an urgent care clinic. The property is owned by Robert Magid. The property is zoned Outlying Commercial (C-2) and is described as 4N2803D Tax Lot 1314.
Public notice was provided for the proposed replat. Notice of the land use action was mailed by direct mail to property owners within 100 feet on October 27, 2021. A sign informing the public of the proposal was placed on the property on October 27, 2021.
The criteria that are applicable to the decision to accept the final plat are contained in 154.46 of the Hermiston Code of Ordinances.
The final plat findings and conditions of approval are attached to this report as Exhibits A & B. The final plat as prepared by the surveyor is attached as Exhibit C. The map showing the property boundary and adjacent streets and parcels is attached as Exhibit D. An aerial photo is attached as Exhibit E.
Tie-In to Council Goals:
Approval of plats is a matter of administration of city ordinances.
Fiscal Information
There is no financial impact as a result of this replat. Future redevelopment of the parcel may increase tax revenue.
Alternatives and Recommendation
Alternatives
The city council may choose to approve or deny the final plat.
Recommendation
Staff has reviewed the proposed plat and found that it is prepared in accordance with all requirements of 154.35 (B) and 154.46. Staff recommends the city council approve the plat subject to the conditions of approval.
Requested Action/Motion
Motion to approve the final plat subject to the conditions.
Submitted By: Clinton Spencer