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Resolution Authorizing City to Inquire About Availability of Burton Road Property and 312 Glendale Road for Parkland Acquisition
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Whereas, Burton Road is an unimproved public gravel road that requires City financial and staff resources to maintain until such time as the road may be partially vacated; and
Whereas, There are only two adjacent occupied parcels on Burton Road, both located near the southern intersection with Packard Road; and
Whereas, Parcel 09-12-02-409-026, known as 2805 Burton Road, comprises 8 acres of vacant land north of the occupied parcels and adjacent to Sylvan Park, a City owned and maintained Park; and
Whereas, The property at 2805 Burton Road is estimated by 2014 City assessment records to have a fair market value of $628,800; and
Whereas, Funding is available in the City's Parkland Acquisition fund to purchase additional parkland within the City limits;
Whereas, Parcel 09-09-30-204-02, known as 312 Glendale Drive, comprises 2.64 acres with an open space that includes an orchard, numerous landmark trees, and a slope identified as a natural feature; and
Whereas, Residents in nearby neighborhoods use the open space at 312 Glenade for recreation and see the parcels pervious surface as important to mitigating the existing stormwater concerns in the neighborhood; and
Whereas, The property at 312 Glendale Drive is estimated by 2014 City assessment records to have a total estimated land value of $345,200 and state equalized value of $356,100;
Whereas, Residents in the adjoining neighborhoods have expressed willingness to contribute private funds to help preserve 312 Glendale Drive as open space; and
RESOLVED, That Council authorizes City staff to inquire with the owner of 2805 Burton Road and 312 Glendale Road about the availability of the property for City purchase, in whole or in part, and if available, requests the Parks Advisory Commission and staff to review 2805 Burton Road and 312 Glendale Roa...
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