Title
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close an Alleyway off of W. 28th Street
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to close an alleyway off of W. 28th Street, and
B. Adopt a resolution to close an alleyway off of W. 28th Street.
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 alleyway off of W. 28th Street is located in Council District 1.
Petitioners
Star Investments Group, LLC c/o Raj Pathak
Right-of-Way to be Abandoned
The alleyway off of W. 28th Street is located northwest of the intersection of W. 28th Street and N. Tryon Street.
Reason
The abandonment request is consistent with the owner's interests in closing the alleyway and the City's North Tryon Business Corridor Community Investment Plan project.
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)
Lonnie C. Hanna - No objections
Neighborhood/Business Association(s)
Graham Heights Neighborhood Association - Notified/no comments
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 egres...
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