Title
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close an Unopened Right-of-Way off of Mingus Cabin Lane
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to close an unopened right-of-way off of Mingus Cabin Lane, and
B. Adopt a resolution to close an unopened right-of-way off of Mingus Cabin Lane.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, 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.
§ An unopened right-of-way off of Mingus Cabin Lane is located in Council District 2.
Petitioners
Southern Land Investments, LLC - c/o Andy Zoutewelle
Right-of-Way to be Abandoned
The unopened right-of-way off of Mingus Cabin Lane is located close to the Mt. Holly Road and I-485 interchange.
Reason
The petitioner is vested in all of the abutting property and intends to reassemble this land to include the unopened right-of-way in order to create a more viable parcel for future development.
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) - No known associations are within direct vicinity of this site.
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 egress to his property as outlined in the statutes; and
§ Be contrary to the adopted policy to preserve existing rights-of-way for connectivity.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Map
Resolution