TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Lachelle H. Pulliam, City Attorney
FROM: Kecia Parker, NCCP, Real Estate Manager
DATE: June 9, 2025
Title
RE: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fayetteville Confirming the Non-Inclusion of Hill Street in the City of Fayetteville Street Plan
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
The right of way known as Hill Street is depicted on a map entitled “Map of Bevill’s Alfalfa Field” dated November 1922 and recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 98 of the Cumberland County Registry. The property was owned by the Bevill Estate. Hill Street is a “paper street” that has never been constructed or opened. The Petitioner has asked if the City has any interest in this street as a part of a future street plan and it has been determined that it is neither a part of the current street plan nor part of any future street plan.
Background:
The right of way known as Hill Street depicted in Plat Book 7, Page 98 and recorded in 1922 was never constructed and is known as a “paper street”. The Petitioner and successor of the surrounding property has requested that the City withdraw the street per N.C.G.S. §136-96. Hill Street was dedicated to the public by plat but was never accepted by the City. Since the dedication, the neighborhood has changed significantly. Currently the portion of the property that is depicted as Hill Street is a portion of a gravel lot that has been utilized for parking by the Sandpiper Restaurant. The Petitioner has asked that the City provide a resolution to attach to the “Withdrawal of Dedication” that they plan to record in the Register of Deeds for Cumberland County. Hill Street is not currently on any City Street Plan, nor is it a part of any future City Street Plan as indicated in N.C.G.S. §136-66.2.
Issues/Analysis:
• The street identified as Hill Street is not part of any current or future street plan.
• The Petitioner is the owner of all the property abutting the paper street.
• A public hearing is not required for this action.
Budget Impact:
There is no impact on the budget for this action.
Options:
• Approve the attached Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fayetteville Confirming the Non-Inclusion of Hill Street in the City of Fayetteville Street Plan.
• Do not approve the attached Resolution.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fayetteville Confirming the Non-Inclusion of Hill Street in the City of Fayetteville Street Plan.
Attachments:
Letter from Petitioner
Proposed Withdrawal from Dedication
Hill Street Plat Book 7, Page 98
Hill Street GIS Map
Hill Street Picture
Resolution