TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Lachelle H. Pulliam, City Attorney
FROM: Kecia N. Parker, Real Estate Manager
DATE: April 27, 2026
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Hold Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution and Order Permanently Closing a Portion of McDonald Street
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
2
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal IV: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
N.C.G.S. §160A-299 gives authority and procedures for the City to permanently close a city street or alley. The City received a petition from Sewak, LLC to permanently close approximately 4,386.90 square feet of the street known as McDonald Street to further develop surrounding property. McDonald Street was depicted on a plat recorded on January 12, 1924, but has never been constructed or opened. On March 9, 2026, City Council approved scheduling the public hearing for April 27, 2026, to consider the request. All statutory procedures for notifications have been followed.
Background:
• Sewak, LLC has requested to permanently close a portion of McDonald Street to allow for development of the surrounding 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.
• McDonald Street was platted in 1924 as part of the “Map of J.W. Hollingsworth Property Being 2nd. Cedar Rose Addition” recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 137 of the Cumberland County Registry.
• This portion of McDonald Street has never been constructed or opened and is not utilized as access to any surrounding properties.
Issues/Analysis:
• No access will be denied to anyone as a result of the proposed closing.
• The Emergency Response times will not be affected because the street has never been constructed and opened.
• There will be no significant impacts to traffic per the City Traffic Engineer.
• A utility easement will be reserved over the closed portion of the street to enable utilities to remain.
• Permanently closing the street will allow the surrounding property to be developed further by Sewak, LLC.
Budget Impact:
There is no significant impact to the budget as a result of the proposed closing.
Options:
• Adopt the Resolution and Order permanently closing a portion of McDonald Street.
• Deny the request.
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
Staff recommends that Council adopt the Resolution and Order permanently closing a portion of McDonald Street.
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Attachments:
• Petition for Closure
• Resolution and Order by the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina permanently closing a portion of McDonald Street
• Original Recorded Plat (Plat Book 7, Page 137)
• Map of Proposed McDonald Street Closure
• PowerPoint presentation