TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Karen M. McDonald, City Attorney
FROM: Kecia N. Parker, NCCP, Real Estate Manager
DATE: June 26, 2023
RE:
Title
Resolution Authorizing the Setting of a Public Hearing to Consider Closing Calhoun Street
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
2
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 close a city street or alley. The City of Fayetteville has received a petition to close Calhoun Street to better enhance future plans to develop the North Carolina Civil War & Reconstruction History Center located in the surrounding area. The street to be closed is unopened and has never been constructed. Closing the street will not deny access to any property owners. The first step in the process dictated by NCGS§160A-299 is to have a resolution signed granting the public hearing to consider the closing. Staff would like to set the public hearing for August 14, 2023 which would allow the statutory procedures to be followed. A resolution and map of the proposed closing are attached for reference.
Background:
• The City of Fayetteville has received a petition to close Calhoun Street to enable development of the proposed North Carolina Civil War & Reconstruction History Center.
• NCGS §160A-299 gives authority and procedures required for the City to close a city street or alley.
• This closure will not land lock any abutting property owners.
• A map of the proposed closure 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 redeveloped.
Budget Impact:
There is no significant impact to the budget as a result of the proposed closing.
Options:
• Adopt the Resolution calling for the public hearing.
• Deny the request.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends adopting the Resolution authorizing the advertisement of the Council’s intent to permanently close the referenced portion of Calhoun Street and setting the public hearing for August 14, 2023.
Attachments:
Petition
Map
Resolution