City of San Antonio - File #: 16-1299

• File #: 16-1299
• Type: Staff Briefing - Without Ordinance
• In control: Planning Commission
• On agenda: 1/27/2016
• Posting Language: Consideration of the following resolutions related to intersection improvements at the junction of San Pedro Ave, N Main Ave, Buffalo Run, Navarro, and Camden, a part of the Downtown Streets Reconstruction Project in the 2012-2017 Bond Program: A. A resolution recommending approval of the closure, vacation, abandonment and transfer of approximately 0.171 acres of public right of way consisting of portions of Jackson, Buffalo Run, and N Main Ave in NCB 789; B. A resolution recommending approval of the granting of an aerial easement for the property described as 0.030 acre tract out of NCB 789, called Parcel II, conveyed to American Payroll Institute Properties Inc. recorded in Volume 8259 Page 1530 of the Official Public Records of Real Property of Bexar County, Texas (Carol Newman, (210) 207-8119, carol.newman@sanantonio.gov, Transportation and Capital Improvements).

DEPARTMENT HEAD: MIKE FRISBIE, PE


COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 1


SUBJECT:

The closure, vacation, abandonment, and transfer of approximately 0.171 acres of public right of way consisting of portions of Jackson, Buffalo Run, and N Main Ave located in N.C.B. 789 and the granting of an associated aerial easement, both related to the Downtown Streets Reconstruction Project

SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT: TRANSPORTATION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS


A Resolution recommending the closure, vacation, abandonment, and transfer of approximately 0.171 acres of unimproved portions of Jackson, Buffalo Run, and N Main Ave, located in N.C.B. 789, City Council District 1. Additionally, staff requests approval of a resolution recommending the granting of an aerial easement for the construction of a portion of a parking garage over Public Street Right of Way, located on San Pedro Ave at N Main Ave. Both requests are related to the Downtown Streets Reconstruction Project, a 2012-2017 Bond Program project of the City.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Downtown Streets Reconstruction Project includes full reconstruction of the intersection of San Pedro Ave and N Main Ave. This is a 5-leg intersection, two of the legs being N Main Ave, the other three being San Pedro Ave, Camden, and Navarro. The proposed Project consists of a roundabout which allows more movement, improves navigation, removes angle accidents, provides gateway opportunities for more visitors to the downtown area, and also creates more green space. Additionally, the reconstruction will include raised medians to better facilitate vehicle and pedestrian traffic.


ISSUE:

A Resolution recommending the closure, vacation, abandonment, and transfer of approximately 0.171 acres located in N.C.B. 789, City Council District 1, the unimproved portions of Jackson, Buffalo Run, and N Main Ave. And a Resolution recommending an aerial easement for the construction of a portion of a parking garage over City ...