Title
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close Unopened Right-of-Way off Liggett Street, a Portion of Unopened Heywood Avenue Right-of-Way, and a Portion of the Alleyway off Alleghany Street
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing to close unopened right-of-way off Liggett Street, a portion of unopened Heywood Avenue right-of-way, and a portion of the alleyway off Alleghany Street, and
B. Adopt a resolution and close unopened right-of-way off Liggett Street, a portion of unopened Heywood Avenue right-of-way, and a portion of the alleyway off Alleghany Street.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Anthony Mendez, Transportation
Explanation
* NC General Statute Section 160A-299 outlines the procedures for permanently closing streets and alleys.
* The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) 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 right-of-ways and alleyway to be closed is located in Council District 3.
Petitioner
Robert Drakeford
Right-of-Way to be Abandoned
Unopened right-of-way off Liggett Street, unopened Heywood Avenue right-of-way, and a portion of the alleyway off Alleghany Street
Reason
Per the petition submitted by Robert Drakeford, the abandonment will allow for the development of the adjacent properties. The City has no objections.
Notification
As part of the City's notification process, and in compliance with NC General Statute Section 160A-299, the CDOT submitted this abandonment petition for review by the public and City departments.
Adjoining property owner(s)
Olivia Investments, LLC - No objections
Alvacor Investments, LLC - No objections
Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board of Education - No objections
City Depa...
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