TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Lachelle H. Pulliam, City Attorney
FROM: Kecia N. Parker, Real Estate Manager
DATE: March 9, 2026
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Adopt Resolution Calling a Public Hearing Regarding the Permanent Closing of a Portion of Maxwell StreetTitle
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
2
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal IV: 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 from Sewak, LLC to permanently close a portion of Maxwell Street which has never been constructed or opened. The portion of the street to be closed was dedicated on a plat dated January 1924 entitled “Map of J.W. Hollingsworth Property Being 2nd Cedar Rose Addition” and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry in Plat Book 7, Page 137. The property abutting said street has been recombined to allow for future development in a plat entitled “Recombination for Sewak, LLC” dated January 13, 2026, and recorded in Plat Book 154, Page 7 of the Cumberland County Registry. Permanently closing the street will not deny access to any property owners. The City Council must adopt a resolution declaring its intent to close the street and call a public hearing on the question. Staff proposes to set the public hearing for April 27, 2026, 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 Maxwell Street.
• NCGS §160A-299 gives authority and procedures required for the City to permanently close a city street or alley.
• This closing will not landlock abutting property owners.
• 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 owner to further develop the property.
Budget Impact:
There is no significant impact to the budget as a result of the proposed closing.
Options:
• Adopt the Resolution declaring Council’s intent to permanently close a portion of Maxwell Street and calling a public hearing for April 27, 2026.
• Deny the request.
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
Staff recommends that Council adopt the Resolution declaring Council’s intent to permanently close a portion of Maxwell Street and calling a public hearing for April 27, 2026.
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Attachments:
Petition
Map
Resolution