DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
STAFF COORDINATOR: Cynthia Cantú, Management Analyst, (210) 207-4024,
cynthia.cantu@sanantonio.gov
COUNCIL DISTRICT IMPACTED: 5
SUBJECT:
Disposition: Closure of an unimproved portion of Hunstock Avenue Public Right of Way
SUMMARY:
A Resolution recommending closing, vacating and abandoning an unimproved portion of Hunstock Avenue Public Right of Way located in New City Block 3852 in City Council District 5, as requested by Poma Properties LLC, for a fee of $1,100.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Poma Properties LLC (Petitioner) is requesting to close, vacate and abandon an unimproved portion of Hunstock Avenue Public Right of Way located at 122 Alamosa Avenue within NCB 3852 in City Council District 5 as shown on Exhibit “A”. 122 Alamosa Avenue is located at the intersection of Alamosa Avenue and Hunstock Avenue. The unimproved portion of Hunstock Avenue Public Right of Way consists of 0.002 of an acre (97 square feet). There was no opposition to the closures by City Departments or utilities during the canvassing process.
Poma Properties LLC owns the property at 122 Alamosa Avenue and is the only abutting property owner to the proposed closure. Petitioner is requesting this closure for an existing residential building encroachment. The existing residential building encroachment was discovered by a recent review of the land survey by the property owner. If approved, Petitioner would be able to sell the residential property with no encumbrances on the property.
ISSUE:
This Resolution recommends the closure, vacation and abandonment of an unimproved portion of Hunstock Avenue Public Right of Way located in New City Block 3852 in City Council District 5, as requested by Poma Properties LLC, for a fee of $1,100.00.
Poma Properties LLC is requesting the closure, vacation and abandonment of an unimproved portion of Hunstock Avenue Public Right of Way located at 122 Alamosa Avenue within NCB 3852 in City Council District 5. 122 Alamosa Avenue is located at the intersection of Alamosa Avenue and Hunstock Avenue. The unimproved portion of Hunstock Avenue Public Right of Way consists of 0.002 of an acre (97 square feet). Poma Properties LLC owns the property at 122 Alamosa Avenue and is the only abutting property owner to the proposed closure. Petitioner is requesting this closure for an existing residential building encroachment. The existing residential building encroachment was discovered by a recent review of the land survey by the property owner. If approved, Petitioner would be able to sell the residential property with no encumbrances on the property.
This action is consistent with City Code and Ordinances, which requires City Council approval for the sale or disposition of City-owned or controlled real property.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Planning Commission could choose not to recommend this request; however, if not approved, the property owner would not be able to sell the residential property without encumbrances.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fee established for this request is $1,100.00, which includes the assessed value of the unimproved public right of way in the amount of $1,000.00 plus $100.00 for administrative costs. In compliance with Chapter 37 of the City Code, Section 37-2, fair market value of the unimproved public right of way was based utilizing Bexar Appraisal District assessed land values as provided by Chapter 37, Section 2(g)(2) of the City Code. These funds will be deposited into the General Fund in accordance with the FY 2019 Adopted Budget.
The property will be placed on the tax rolls, which will generate revenue for the City of San Antonio as well as other taxing entities.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this request to close, vacate and abandon an unimproved portion of Hunstock Avenue Public Right of Way located in New City Block 3852 in City Council District 5.