Title
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Right-of-Way Along Parkwood Avenue
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing to close a portion of right-of-way along Parkwood Avenue, and
B. Adopt a Resolution to close a portion of right-of-way along Parkwood Avenue.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Casey Mashburn, Transportation
Explanation
* North Carolina General Statute 160A-299 outlines the procedure 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 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.
* The portion of right-of-way along Parkwood Avenue is located in Council District 1.
Petitioner
Parkwood Holdings LLC
Right-of-Way to be Abandoned
A portion of the public right-of-way along Parkwood Avenue.
Reason
The abandonment will allow for the straightening of this portion of right-of-way along Parkwood Avenue for 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)
Parkwood Holdings LLC - No objections
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 their property as outlined in the statutes; and
* Be contrary to the adopted policy to preserve existing rights-of-way for connectivity.
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