HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-165 Resolution authorizing a Right of Way Use Permit Application RL250013 for a driveway off N 5th Avenue for the use of a duplex at 801 N 5th AvenueRESOLUTION NO. R-2025-165
A RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of a right-of-way long term use permit to
allow a driveway off N 5th Avenue along the south side of the property
at 801 N 5th Avenue for a duplex.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 8.20 YMC, the City Council is authorized to issue
permits for construction of certain improvements within public rights -of -way; and
WHEREAS, the property owner Claudio Mejia is requesting a right-of-way use
permit to allow the use of a driveway, at 801 N 5t'' Avenue in the public right-of-way; which
will be the access for a duplex; and
WHEREAS, city staff has recommended approval of such a permit, and
that the application be reviewed by the full Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, having considered such application and the
recommendation of city staff, hereby finds and determines that issuance of the requested
right-of-way use permit authorized pursuant to Chapter 8.20 YMC is in the best interest of
the residents of the City of Yakima and the City, and will promote the general health, safety
and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and issue a right-of-way use permit in.
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8.20 YMC and in conformity with the application
for such permit submitted by Claudio Mejia by application dated February 11, 2025, and
designated as city Regulatory License No. RL250013 at 801 N 5th Avenue which shall
include the following provisions:
1. Follow all requirements of YMC 8.20, including but not limited to, the
insurance requirements;
2. The City may terminate the permit after having provided 30 days written
notice to the applicant; and
3. Upon termination of the permit, the applicant shall restore such right-of-way to
the condition it was in prior to the installation of the work.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 3rd day of November, 2025.
Patricia Byers, Mayor
ATTEST:
osalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
ITEM TITLE:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.E.
For Meeting of: November 3, 2025
Resolution authorizing a Right of Way Use Permit Application
RL250013 for a driveway off N 5th Avenue for the use of a duplex at
801 N 5th Avenue
SUBMITTED BY: Robert Washabaugh, Acting City Engineer
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Claudio Mejia is requesting approval of a Right of Way use Permit application number RL250013 to
install a driveway along the south side of his property at 801 N 5th Avenue. The property is located in the
General Commercial zoning district.
Right of Way Use permits are processed under the provisions of Chapter 8.20, which requires review by
the code administration manager and final approval by the City council. The permit also requires liability
insurance as prescribed in Section 8.20.060, which will be provided to the Office of Code Administration
prior to issuance of any permit. Approved permits are valid for a period of one year, renewable annually.
This allows the City an opportunity to review any public health/safety/welfare issues that may need to be
addressed in subsequent years.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resalution_RL250013 801 N 5th Ave.docx
801 N 5th Ave Driveway Site Plan.pdf
801 N 5th Ave.png