The Star Store and Langley have agreed to a small land swap on McLeod Alley.

Star Store owner Gene Felton had asked for the right of way vacation, the term for asking a public agency to give up part of a public space, at the council’s previous meeting in June. Felton has plans to renovate the alley-facing facade and entrance of the store, replace the stairs that lead up to Prima Bistro, and relocate the compressors behind a parapet wall above the entrance.

The city held a brief public hearing over the matter during Monday’s council meeting — no comments were given. Stan Berryman, director of Public Works, said the city is gaining 77 square feet in the swap, which essentially allows the Star Store to build on property it has already used for years.

“In order to get a building permit, he’s gotta do it on his own property,” said Eric Richmond, owner of the design company Flat Rock Productions, who is handling the project for Felton.

Felton also said that part of the upgrade is a freight elevator.

“We think we can accomplish that,” he said.

Vehicles using the alley should not notice much of a change to the driving path. Customers, however, will notice a change some time later this year.