Title
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close an Alleyway off of North Dotger Avenue
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to close an alleyway off of North Dotger Avenue, and
B. Adopt a resolution to close an alleyway off of North Dotger Avenue.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Jeff Boenisch, Transportation
Explanation
§ North Carolina General Statute 160A-299 outlines the procedures for permanently closing streets and alleys.
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation received a petition to abandon public right-of-way and requests this City Council action in accordance with the statute.
§ The action removes land from public right-of-way status and attaches it to the adjacent property.
§ The attached resolution refers to exhibits and metes and bounds descriptions that are available in the City Clerk’s Office.
§ The alleyway off of North Dotger Avenue is located in Council District 1.
Petitioners
Randolph Road Charlotte, LLC - Mr. Jason Bria
Right-of-Way to be Abandoned
The alleyway to be abandoned is located within a block that is bound by Randolph Road, North Dotger Avenue, Vail Avenue, and North Laurel Avenue.
Reason
The petitioner is currently constructing a new town home community where the alleyway will no longer be needed for access. Instead new driveways and access points will be created as part of the overall site plan. Furthermore, this development is not part of a recent rezoning petition as it meets the current R-22 Multi-family zoning requirements.
Notification
As part of the City’s notification process, and in compliance with North Carolina General Statute 160A-299, the Charlotte Department of Transportation submitted this abandonment petition for review by the public and City Departments.
Adjoining property owner(s)
Julie Spahn - No objections
Laurel Ridge Condominium - No objections
Neighborhood/Business Association(s)
The Elizabeth Community Association (ECA) is in support of this petition.
Private Utility Companies - No objections
City Departments
Review by City departments identified no apparent reason this closing would:
§ Be contrary to the public interest;
§ Deprive any individual(s) owning property in the vicinity of reasonable means of ingress and egress to his property as outlined in the statutes; and
§ Be contrary to the adopted policy to preserve existing rights-of-way for connectivity.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Map
Resolution