Title
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of An Alleyway off of West Palmer Street
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to close a portion of an alleyway off of West Palmer Street, and
B. Adopt a resolution to close a portion of an alleyway off of West Palmer Street.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Esteban Valverde, 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 alleyway off of West Palmer Street is located in Council District 3.
Petitioners
Metrolina Properties of Charlotte, LLC - Mr. D. Hunter Edwards
Right-of-Way to be Abandoned
The alleyway to be abandoned is located within a block bound by West Palmer Street, South Mint Street, Penman Street, and South Graham Street.
Reason
The abutting property owners wish to permanently close the alleyway, allowing them to reassemble the land, and create a more viable parcel for future redevelopment.
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)
Dr. James A. Fagan - No objections
Ms. Yolanda Johnson (Mint Street of NC, LLC) - No objections
Neighborhood/Business Association(s)
Wilmore 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 ...
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