Title
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Myrtle Avenue
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to close a portion of Myrtle Avenue, and
B. Adopt a resolution to close a portion of Myrtle Avenue.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Danny Pleasant, 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.
* A portion of Myrtle Avenue is located in Council District 1.
Petitioners
Mrs. Judith Overstreet and Mr. Michael Overstreet
Right-of-Way to be Abandoned
The portion of Myrtle Avenue is located within the side yard of the property at 728 Lexington Avenue.
Reason
This abandonment will enable the petitioner to correct a historic building encroachment into the Myrtle Avenue right-of-way by taking a small portion of right-of-way and reverting it into real property. Furthermore, this abandonment will not negatively impact any existing street(s) or sidewalk(s).
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) - All abutting property is owned by the petitioner.
Neighborhood/Business Association(s)
Dilworth Community Association (DCA) - Supports
Private Utility Companies - No objections
City Departments
Review by City departments identified no apparent reason this closing would:
* Be contrary to the public interest;
* Depriv...
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