DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
SUBJECT:
Disposition: Closure of an alley portion Public Right of Way located between Alling Street and Appler Street
SUMMARY:
A resolution supporting the closure, vacation and abandonment of 0.069 of an acre portion of alley Public Right of Way, located between Alling Street and Appler Street, in Council District 2, as requested by North Alamo Properties LLC, for a fee of $81,575.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
North Alamo Properties LLC, Petitioner, is requesting the closure, vacation and abandonment of an unimproved alley Public Right of Way located between Alling Street and Appler Street as shown on attached Exhibit A. All abutting property owners have agreed to the proposed closure. The plan is to assemble the land, re-plat and re-zone for future development. The alley closure would facilitate new development, which has not yet been fully defined, but possible uses may be office, retail or mixed use.
ISSUE:
This resolution will support the closure, vacation and abandonment of 0.069 of an acre portion of alley Public Right of Way located between Alling Street and Appler Street, in Council District 2, as requested by North Alamo Properties LLC, for a fee of $81,575.00.
North Alamo Properties LLC, Petitioner, is requesting the closure, vacation and abandonment of an unimproved alley Public Right of Way located between Alling Street and Appler Street as shown on attached Exhibit A. All abutting property owners have agreed to the proposed closure. The plan is to assemble the land, re-plat and re-zone for future development. The alley closure would facilitate new development, which has not yet been fully defined, but possible uses may be office, retail or mixed use.
This action is consistent with City Code and Ordinances, which require Planning Commission and City Council approval for the sale or disposition of City-owned or controlled real property.
ALTERNATIVES:
Planning Commission could choose not to approve this request; however, doing so would extend the City’s obligation for maintenance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The property value was assessed at $81,575.00, utilizing Bexar Appraisal District assessed land values as provided by Chapter 37, Section 2(g)(2) of the City Code. This revenue will be deposited into the General Fund in accordance with the FY 2017 Adopted Budget.
Also, the property will be placed on the tax rolls, generating revenue for the City of San Antonio and other taxing entities.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this request to close, vacate and abandon an alley portion Public Right of Way, in Council District 2.