Title
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Alleyway between 1609 and 1615 Matheson Avenue
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing to close a Portion of Alleyway between 1609 and 1615 Matheson Avenue, and
B. Adopt a Resolution and Close a Portion of Alleyway between 1609 and 1615 Matheson Avenue.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Debbie Smith, Transportation
Charlie Jones, Transportation
Casey Mashburn, Transportation
Explanation
* NC General Statute Section 160A-299 outlines the procedures for permanently closing streets and alleys.
* The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) 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 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 to be closed is located in Council District 1.
Petitioner
Cassidey Sowards
Right-of-Way to be Abandoned
Portion of alleyway between 1609 and 1615 Matheson Avenue
Reason
Per the petition submitted by Cassidey Sowards, the abandonment of the opened right-of-way will facilitate continued-use and maintenance from abutting owners. The city has no objections.
Notification
As part of the city's notification process, and in compliance with NC General Statute 160A-299, CDOT submitted this abandonment petition for review by the public and city departments.
Adjoining property owner(s)
Jaime Allen- No objections
Jennifer Helms Collins- No objections
Christine Sargent- No objections
Sharon Powell- No objections
Michael Wetzel- No objections
James Southard- No objections
Paul Godfrey- No objections
Seth Hunter- 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 re...
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