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Clerk 02/06/2008
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AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of 88th Avenue NE, File V-2588, Petitioners: Stephen and Teresa Hansen.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
1. A petition has been filed requesting vacation of a portion of the 88th Avenue NE right-of-way hereinafter described.
2. The department of transportation notified the various utility companies serving the area and has been advised that easements have either been obtained or are not required within the vacation area.
3. The department of transportation records indicate that King County has not been maintaining the 88th Avenue NE right-of-way. The records indicate that public funds have been expended for its acquisition. A critical areas review will be required prior to any future development, clearing, or other site alteration with the vacation area.
4. The department of transportation considers the subject portion of the 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 "A-Class" and, in accordance with K.C.C. 14.40.020, the compensation due King County is based on one-hundred 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 $487.00 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 ____ day of ___________.
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 88th Avenue NE right-of-way as conveyed to King County by the recording of Kin...

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