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AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of
South 320th Street and 51st Avenue South (File V-2372).
Petitioner: D & E Investments, LLC.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS
1. A petition has been filed requesting vacation of that portion of South 320th Street and 51st Avenue South described in this ordinance.
2. The department of transportation notified the various utility companies serving the area and has been advised that easements were not required within the vacation area.
3. The department of transportation's records indicate that no public funds have been expended for its maintenance for South 320th Street and 51st Avenue South. The department of transportation considers the subject right-of-way useless as part of the county road system and believes the public would benefit by the return of this unused area to the public tax rolls.
4. This vacation is in conjunction with the plat of Peasley Ridge. The Peasley Ridge plat will dedicate replacement right-of-way.
5. The road services division considers the replacement right-of-way necessary as part of the county road system. The road services division also believes the public will benefit from both the new realignment, and the return of the unused portions of South 320th Street and 51st Avenue South to the public tax rolls.
6. In accordance with K.C.C. chapter 14.40, compensation in the amount of $14,684.99 is due the county for that portion of the roads to be vacated. South 320th Street and 51st Avenue South are classified as C-Class roads. The compensation is based on fifty percent of the assessed value of the adjoining lands as determined from the records of the department of assessments. The road services division has determined that the value of the replacement right-of-ways exceeds the value of the vacation area.
7. The road services division recommends that the council accept the value of the replacement rights-of-way in lieu of compensation for vacating portions of South...
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