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* Call a Public Hearing for February 28, 2018 to Consider Closing the Public Right-of-Way for the Unpaved and Unmaintained Portion of Ward Street.
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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 317 Severin Street has requested closing the public right-of-way adjacent to their property and 401 Severin Street near the intersection of Ward Street and Severin Street. However, the right-of-way is unpaved and unmaintained, and the Town and OWASA have no need for the right-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 public right-of-way for the unpaved and unmaintained portion of Ward Street.
Key Issues:
* Once the right-of-way is closed, the property will be divided equally among all four 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?
Council Goals:
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Create a Place for Everyone
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Nurture Our Community
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Attachments:
* Resolution
* Map of Requested Right-of-Way Closure
* Email Request from Jack Wallace, Property Owner of 317 Severin Street
* North Carolina General Statute 160A-299
A RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CLOSURE OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR...
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