TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kristoff T. Bauer, ICMA-CM, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Kecia N. Parker, NCCP, Real Estate Manager
DATE: February 12, 2018
RE:
Title
Resolution to Set Public Hearing to Consider Closing a Portion of Merrimac Drive
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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. Several Wells Subdivision property owners have petitioned to close a portion of Merrimac Drive. This portion of Merrimac Drive has never been opened and is considered a paper street. 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 March 26, 2018 which would allow the statutory procedures to be followed. A resolution and map of the proposed closing is attached for reference.
Background:
* Several Wells Subdivision property owners have petitioned the City to close a portion of Merrimac Drive.
* 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.
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 Resolution calling for a public hearing.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends adopting the attached Resolution Authorizing a Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Closing of a Portion of Merrimac Drive and setting the public hearing for March 26, 2018.
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