Title
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close an Alleyway off Royal Court Parallel to East Morehead Street
Action
Action:
Conduct a public hearing to close an alleyway off Royal Court parallel to East Morehead Street.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Casey Mashburn, 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 proposed action removes land from public right-of-way and attaches it to the adjacent property.
* The alleyway to be closed is located in Council District 1.
* In compliance with NC G.S.166A-19.24. Remote meetings during certain declarations of emergency, written comments on the public hearing topic will be accepted by the Clerk's Office through February 9, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Any additional comments received will be provided to Council.
Petitioner
Bridgewood Houston Property Group
Right-of-Way to be Abandoned
An alleyway off Royal Court parallel to East Morehead Street
Reason
Per the petition submitted by Bridgewood Houston Property Group, the abandonment of the alley would allow the adjoining parcels to utilize the unopened and unused alley for future redevelopment. The city has no objections.
Notification
As part of the city's notification process, and in compliance with NC G.S. 160A-299, the Charlotte Department of Transportation submitted this abandonment petition for review by the public and city departments.
Adjoining property owner(s)
OAR Properties, LLC - No objections
Carl Ellington, Jr. - No objections
Mary Ellington Sailors - No objections
McDowell/Cochrane - No objections
Jean Lamb - No objections
Janet Hall - No objections
Carl Ellington, Sr. - No objections
City Departments
* Review by city departments identified no apparent reason this closing w...
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