TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Karen M. McDonald, City Attorney
FROM: Kecia N. Parker, NCCP, Real Estate Manager
DATE: November 28, 2022
RE:
Title
Resolution Authorizing the Setting of a Public Hearing to Consider Closing a Portion of Butler Street
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)|109|
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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 a portion of Butler Street to better enhance future plans to redevelop the surrounding properties. The portion of the street to be closed in 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 January 9, 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 a portion of Butler Street to enhance development of the surrounding property.
* 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 a...
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