Title
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close an Unopened Portion of E. Worthington Avenue
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to close an unopened portion of E. Worthington Avenue, and
B. Adopt a resolution to close a portion of E. Worthington Avenue.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
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.
* An unopened portion of E. Worthington Avenue is located in Council District 1.
Petitioners
Jean-Claude Thill
Right-of-Way to be Abandoned
The unopened portion of E. Worthington Avenue is located southeast of Cumberland Avenue.
Reason
This abandonment will allow each of the two abutting owners to incorporate the unopened right-of-way into their land so that they will have full title and interest in the portion of right-of-way that they are currently maintaining and caring for.
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)
Jackson O. and Sheri B. Hilton - No objections
Kelly and Lorraine Donley - No objections
Neighborhood/Business Association(s)
Dilworth Community Development Association (DCDA) - Notified/no comments
Private Utility Companies - No objections
City Departments
* Review by City departments identified no apparent reason this closing would:
* Be contrar...
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