Summary
A sliver of West Avenue right-of-way was vacated so the former water utility building — bought by a local artist — can sit legally on one parcel and the sale can close.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Proceeds from the sale of the surplus property go to the city.
The artist-buyer and the city completing the divestiture.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Plan Commission — April 22, 2026
The city wants to rezone its 0.12-acre Water Utility parcel from multi-family residential to neighborhood business and change the land use plan to Commercial. That opens the door to different future uses of the site.
City Council — March 17, 2026
A sliver of West Avenue right-of-way was vacated so the former water utility building — bought by a local artist — can sit legally on one parcel and the sale can close.
City Council — February 3, 2026
The city is selling the old water utility building at 223 S. West Ave, but part of the building sits in the public right-of-way. Vacating that sliver lets the sale go through without moving the building or the sidewalk, which zigzags around it. Final action comes March 17 after a 40-day public notice window.
Related development
223 S. West Avenue Land Use Plan Amendment
Aligns the city's long-range plan with the proposed rezoning of the same parcel.
223 S. West Avenue Rezoning
The old Water Utility building site can now be commercially redeveloped or sold, changing the character of the West Avenue block.
Water Utility Building Certified Survey Map
A minor lot adjustment for a Water Utility facility with little visible neighborhood effect.
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