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AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of J.M. Krokset Road, also known as County Road No. 1682, File V-2638, Petitioners: Franz Family Trust.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
1. A petition has been filed requesting vacation of a portion of the J.M. Krokset Road right-of-way, also known as County Road No. 1682, hereinafter described.
2. The department of transportation notified the various utility companies serving the area and has been advised that easements are not required within the vacation area.
3. The department of transportation records indicate that King County has not been maintaining the J.M. Krokset Road right-of-way. The records indicate that no public funds have been expended for its acquisition. A critical areas review may be required prior to any future development, clearing, or other site alteration within the vacation area.
4. The department of transportation considers the subject portion of 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.
5. The right-of-way is classified as "C-Class" and, in accordance with King County Code 14.40.020, the compensation due King County is based on fifty percent of the assessed value of the subject right-of-way, which was determined from records of the department of assessments. King County is in receipt of $79,846.25 from the petitioners.
Due notice was given in the manner provided by law and a hearing was held by the office of the hearing examiner on the 9th day of September, 2009.
In consideration of the benefits to be derived from the subject vacation, the council has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of King County to grant said petition.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
SECTION 1. The council, on the effective date of this ordinance, hereby vacates and abandons that portion of the J.M. Krokset Road right-of-way as conveyed to King Count...
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