2026-09-14-minutes-public-works-study-session

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KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: September 14, 2026 TOPIC: Portion of 1' Street Ronald Road Vacation Request ACTION REQUESTED: Direct Staff to Prepare Enabling Documents and to Schedule a Public Hearing LEAD STAFF: Joshua Fredrickson RECOMMENDATION: Prepare enabling documents and schedule the required public hearing regarding the proposed right-of-way vacation. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • First Street in Ronald was established in the Northern Pacific Railway Company, Ronald Townsite • Prior to 1964, Block 11 and Block 13 had boundary line adjustments, which created an extension of First Street, also known as First Place • A plat recorded in 1964 identifies the public right-of-way • Adjacent Lot owner desires vacation of a portion of the right-of-way • Kittitas County Code Chapter 12.10 and RCW 36.87 identifies road vacation of County Roads BACKGROUND: First Street in Ronald was established in Ronald and prior to a 1964 plat a boundary line adjustment created an extension of First Street, also known as First Place. A plat recorded in 1964 (Exhibit 1) identifies the public right of way. The roadway has a paved surface maintained by the County. The roadway provides access for adjacent business and property owners. DISCUSSION: An application to vacate a portion of 1" Street in Ronald right-of-way was received by Public Works (Exhibit 2). The location of the proposed vacation is depicted in the vicinity map (Exhibit 3). Kittitas County Code 12.10 indicates that a Public Hearing would be used to consider the road vacation request. At the Public Hearing a Director's Report would be presented. The Director's Report is to include the following: 1. Whether the County Road should be vacated and abandoned 2. Whether the same is in use or has been in use 3. The condition of the road Public Works Study Session Staff Report 2026