TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Lachelle H. Pulliam, City Attorney
FROM: Kecia N. Parker, NCCP, Real Estate Manager
DATE: August 11, 2025
RE:
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Adopt Resolution Calling for Public Hearing Regarding the Permanent Closing of Lowe Street
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
9
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 from Helen R. Sykes to permanently close Lowe Street which has never been constructed or opened. The street to be closed was dedicated on a plat dated July 11, 1960, entitled “Property of Charles Rodgers Owen & wife, Hazel Smith Owen”. Permanently closing the street will not deny access to any property owners. The 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 September 22, 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 Lowe 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 calling for a public hearing.
• Deny the request.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends adopting the Resolution declaring Council’s intent to permanently close Lowe Street and calling a public hearing for September 22, 2025.
Attachments:
Petition
Recorded Plat
Map
Resolution