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VAC2017-00031 - Vacation of a platted floodway reserve that is no longer located within flood plain maps, generally located on the south side of 47th Street South approximately one half mile east of 167th Street West (District 3).
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Recommended Action: Adopt the findings of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) and approve the vacation order.
Background: The applicant proposes to vacate a platted floodway reserve, located on the south side of 47th Street South, approximately 1/2 mile east of 167th Street. The proposed vacated portion of the floodway reserve is no longer located inside of the FEMA Flood Plain. The applicant wishes to build a single-family residence and driveway within the proposed vacated floodway reserve. There are no utilities located within the area of the vacation.
The applicant is seeking this vacation to allow for the placement of a residence in the northeastern portion of the parcel. As it is currently platted there is no possibility of utilizing this area for construction. Further, the updated flood maps show the southern portion of the parcel has had a significant amount of area added to the flood maps, which would require pushing any structures further north to avoid the hazard area. This southern portion of the lot that is now located in the FEMA Flood Zone requires that the plat be updated with a dedication of a new floodway reserve to reflect the updated FEMA maps.
Alternatives: Vote not to approve the vacation.
Financial Considerations: There are no financial considerations to the County associated with this application.
Legal Considerations: The Board of County Commissioners is authorized to consider this vacation pursuant to K.S.A. 58-2613. Approval is by simple majority vote.
Policy Considerations: The MAPC recommendations are based upon the findings of fact stated in the MAPC minutes.