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Zoning File #2245 <br />June 12,1997 <br />Page 4 <br />It is difficult for staff to recommend approval when there is a potential need for acquiring future <br />right-of-way for as yet undefined public purposes. The alley was "donated and dedicated to the <br />public use forever" and the adjacent property owners ’ use of the alley for private purposes does not <br />change the public benefit served, or potentially served, by the alley way. <br />Staff Recommendation <br />While vacation of this alley may seem quite logical from the perspective of the property owner, the <br />public interest in such land is less obvious but equally as important. Therefore, staff recommends <br />that this alley way nol be vacated, and that it be retained for all of the existing and potential future <br />public purposes which it serves now or may some day serve. <br />Applicants are aware that the garage on the alley and on Lot A, Tonkaview Gardens, is non- <br />conforming in location. The structure is subject to the ordinances pertaining to non-conforming <br />structures. The City has no compelling reason to force its removal at this time. <br />Planning Commission may wish to recommend that applicants withdraw the vacation request with <br />no further review, and this will allow a refund of their application fees less publication costs and cost <br />of staff time expended to-date. <br />Options for Action <br />1. Recommend Approval <br />2. Table for further information. <br />3. Recommend denial, with refund as noted above. <br />4. Other.