In recommending approval or conditional approval of an alley vacation, the Planning Commission shall transmit to Council written findings of fact that all of the conditions below apply to the application. In granting approval or conditional approval, Council shall similarly find that all of the following conditions apply:
1. Recent Trend of Development.
Is the request supported by or will it serve the recent trend of development in the immediate area?
2. Access to Adjacent Properties.
Does the alley provide access to other properties that abut the alley? If so, do these properties have other means of access?
3. Future Development Plans.
Is the alley vacation necessary for future development plans?
4. Public Utilities.
Will future development plans allow for public utility easements if and/or when needed by the City? (Ord. 95-59. Passed 5-8-95.)