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e e e The Public Works, Police, and Fire departments and public service providers were notified of the request and asked to return comments within 14 days after receipt of the notice. Otherwise, their approval is assumed. The Public Works Department indicates that the subject area is not presently being used and is not planned to be used for sanitary and storm sewers. The referral indicates that future street needs west of the present terminus of West 10th Avenue do not require the existing cul-de-sac bulb. The public right-of-way could be eliminated without maintaining public utility easements. The Electrical and Water departments of the Eugene Water & Electric Boar~ indicate that the request does not conflict with their respective service in the area. Pacific Northwest Bell also indicates no conflict. Public service facilities and utilities are available to the area in the immediate vicinity of the requested vacation. The cul-de-sac bulb is not necessary for the extension of public services. Future development of individual sites or parcels in the area can occur if the cul-de-sac is vacated. The 30-foot-wide driveway on Tax Lot 702 extending to West 11th Avenue provides adequate public access. Section 7.6l0(3)(a)(3): The vacation is consistent with applicable transportation plans. The Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works Department indicates the subject cul-de-sac is not necessary for proper traffic movement, and there are no. other traffic engineering problems that would arise if this vacation takes pl ace. . The subject request would have provided access only to those lots in the immediate vicinity of the request. The cul-de-sac bulb being a part of West 10th ,Avenue di d not provi de a maj or role as a transportati on servi ce provi si on in the area. The need for pUblic right-of-way will be addressed as development occurs. It appears that the requested vacation is in the Cityls best interest and will provide greater flexibility for future development in the area. Recommendation Based on the findings and information cited above, it is concluded that the criteria set forth in Section 7.610 of the Eugene Code are satisfied and the staff recommends the City Council approve this request. No assessment costs will result from this vacation. If the vacation occurs, the cul-de-sac bulb will be combined with the property from which it was originally dedicated, Tax Lot 702. WF:db/2535P Enclousre: Vicinity Map Minor Partition r1ap STAFF NOTES--Eugene City Council April 22, 1985 Page 2