Title
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close Right of Way known as Ridgecrest Street
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to close right of way known as Ridgecrest Street off Tuckaseegee Road, and
B. Adopt a resolution to close right of way known as Ridgecrest Street off Tuckaseegee Road.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Michelle Smith, 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.
* This right of way known as Ridgecrest Street is located in Council District 3.
Petitioners
Clarius Partners, LLC
Right-of-Way to be Abandoned
Right of Way known as Ridgecrest Street is located off of Tuckaseegee Road.
Reason
This abandonment will allow each of the abutting owners to incorporate the unopened right-of-way into their land so that they will have full title and interest in the right-of-way that they are currently maintaining and caring for.
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)
None -
Neighborhood/Business Association(s)
None
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 ...
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