TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Lachelle H. Pulliam, City Attorney
FROM: Kecia N. Parker, NCCP, Real Estate Manager
DATE: June 23, 2025
RE:
Title
Public Hearing to Consider Closing a Portion of Bullock Street for Sapona Road Church of God
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
4
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
N.C.G.S. §160A-299 gives authority and procedures for the City to close a city street or alley. The City received a petition from the Trustees for the Church of God of East Fayetteville aka Sapona Road Church of God, to close approximately 9,625.50 square feet of the street known as Bullock Street, to combine the church properties into one parcel. The portion of Bullock Street proposed to be closed was depicted on a plat recorded in March 1923 but has never been constructed or opened. On May 12, 2025, City Council approved scheduling the public hearing for June 23, 2025, to consider the request. All statutory procedures for notifications have been followed.
Background:
• The Trustees for the Church of God of East Fayetteville aka Sapona Road Church of God have requested to permanently close a portion of Bullock Street to allow for the recombination and development of the church property.
• N.C.G.S. § 160A-299 gives the authority and procedures required for the City to permanently close a city street or alley.
• This closing will not land lock any abutting property owners.
• Bullock Street was platted in 1923 as part of the “Map of East Bend Addition” recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 106 of the Cumberland County Registry.
• The portion of Bullock Street between Sapona Road and Haywood Street has never been constructed or opened and is not utilized as access to any surrounding properties.
• A utility easement will be reserved as requested by Charter Communications.
Issues/Analysis:
• No access will be denied to anyone as a result of the proposed closing.
• The Emergency Response times will not be affected due to the street never having been constructed and opened.
• There will be no significant impacts to traffic per the City Traffic Engineer.
• The City will be reserving an above ground and underground utility easement over the portion requested to be closed for utility purposes.
• Permanently closing the street will allow the surrounding property to be developed further by the Sapona Road Church of God.
Budget Impact:
There is no significant impact to the budget as a result of the proposed closing.
Options:
• Adopt the Resolution and Order by the City Council of the City of Fayetteville Closing a Portion of Bullock Street.
• Deny the request.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends adopting the Resolution and Order by the City Council of the City of Fayetteville Closing a Portion of Bullock Street to allow for the recombination of the parcels owned by The Church of God of East Fayetteville, N.C.
Attachments:
• Petition for Closure
• Resolution and Order by the City Council of the City of Fayetteville Closing a Portion of Bullock Street
• Plat Book 7, Page 106
• Map of Proposed Bullock Street Closure
• PowerPoint presentation