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* Call a Public Hearing for February 28, 2018 to Consider Closing Unmaintained Public Rights-Of-Way Near Smith Avenue.
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Staff:
Department:
Lance Norris, Director
Public Works
Chris Roberts, Manager of Engineering and Infrastructure
Chris Jensen, Senior Engineer
Overview: The owner of 416 and 420 Smith Avenue has requested closing the public rights-of-way for two short sections of unpaved and unmaintained public rights-of-way located between 416 and 420 Smith Avenue and between 420 Smith Avenue and 550 Chase Park Road. These public rights-of-way are not in use, and the Town and OWASA have no need for the rights-of-way.
North Carolina General Statute Sec. 160A-299 "Procedures for Permanently Closing Streets and Alleys" sets the process for closing public rights-of-way (see copy attached). The steps outlined in this report and the attached resolution follow the statutory requirements.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council adopt the resolution to call a Public Hearing for February 28, 2018 to consider closing the unmaintained public rights-of-way located between 416 and 420 Smith Avenue and between 420 Smith Avenue and 550 Chase Park Road.
Key Issues:
* Once the rights-of-way are closed, the property will be divided equally among all adjacent property owners. Each property owner will be required to file a new plat to assume ownership. Town staff has communicated this information to each affected property owner, and all are in support of the right-of-way closure.
Where is this item in its process?
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Attachments:
* Resolution
* Map of Requested Right-of-Way Closure
* Email Request from Property Owner, 416 Smith Avenue
* North Carolina General Statute 160A-299
A RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEA...
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