TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Lachelle H. Pulliam, City Attorney
FROM: Kecia N. Parker, NCCP, Real Estate Manager
DATE: May 12, 2025
RE:
Title
Resolution Calling for Public Hearing Regarding the Permanent Closing of a Portion of Bullock Street
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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:
NCGS §160A-299 gives authority and procedures for the City to permanently close a city street or alley. The City of Fayetteville has received a petition to permanently close the portion of Bullock Street between Sapona Road and Haywood Street to allow for the connection and future development of the Sapona Road Church of God property. Bullock Street was platted on a recorded map entitled “Map of East Bend Addition” in March of 1923. The street portion to be closed will not deny access to any property owners and has never been constructed or opened. The Council must adopt a resolution declaring its intent to close the street and calling a public hearing on the question. Staff proposes that a public hearing be held on June 23, 2025, in accordance with statutory requirements. A resolution and map of the proposed closing are attached for reference.
Background:
• The City of Fayetteville has received a petition to permanently close a portion of Bullock Street between Sapona Road and Haywood Street to allow for the connection and development of the Sapona Road Church of God property.
• NCGS §160A-299 gives authority and procedures required for the City to permanently close a city street or alley.
• This closing will not landlock 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 used as access to any surrounding parcels.
• A map of the proposed closing is attached for reference.
Issues/Analysis:
• No access will be denied to anyone as a result of the proposed closing.
• Closing the street will allow the surrounding property to be developed 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 calling for a public hearing.
• Deny the request.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends adopting the Resolution declaring the Council’s intent to permanently close the portion of Bullock Street and calling a public hearing for June 23, 2025.
Attachments:
Petition
Recorded Plat
Closure Map
Resolution