Subject
Ranch and Home has submitted a dedication deed for E Penney Ave adjacent to their development.
Summary and Background
The city approved the construction of the Ranch and Home store at 2500 S Highway 395 in December of 2016. One of the conditions of approval required the developers to dedicate 242 feet of E Penney Ave along the north property line of the development separating the site from the former Hermiston Foods property. The city's transportation system plan calls for the eventual construction of a traffic signal and collector street at this location creating a new connecting street from Highway 395 to Kelli Blvd and points west. This right-of-way dedication is the first step in this future street connection plan.
This deed covers land which has a current approach to Highway 395. Conversion of the land from a private approach to a public street intersection is necessary to satisfy ODOT's requirements for new street connections.
Tie-In to Council Goals:
Economic development and improved traffic circulation are continual council goals.
Fiscal Information
There is no financial cost to the city in acquiring this right-of-way.
Alternatives and Recommendation
Alternatives
The council may:
- Accept the dedication deed
- Reject the dedication deed
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the city council accept the deed.
Requested Action/Motion
Motion to accept the deed and authorize the mayor to sign on behalf of the city.
Submitted By: Clinton Spencer