DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 6
SUBJECT:
Disposition: ROW Closure (unimproved alley)
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the closure, vacation and abandonment of a 0.163 acre (7,100.28 square feet) 10-foot wide alley located between SW 40th Street and SW 41st Street in NCB 8996 for a fee of $9,230.00, in Council District 6 as requested by Macedonia Baptist Church.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Macedonia Baptist Church is located at 963 SW 40th Street. The church owns the majority of the properties on this block (NCB 8996) with properties on Coopwood and properties on Hobart. The church properties are separated by the unimproved10-foot wide alley. The alley is narrow and is not used for public travel. The property was platted in 1912 as part of West Laurel Heights subdivision.
The church is platting its property for future improvements to include removal of the fellowship hall, a new building for adult classrooms with a secure preschool suite, remodeling the existing worship building, enlarging the foyer and adding a greeting center. During the replat, the church realized that the parking lot included a portion of the alley. City staff advised the church to close, vacate and abandon the alley and incorporate it into the replat. The church obtained consent from all abutting property owners then submitted the petition to request the city close, vacate and abandon its interest in the alley. The request was reviewed by city departments and utilities and received conditional approval for the proposed closure. Petitioner agreed to the conditions of the closure which included replatting the property as part of the redevelopment and providing unimpeded access for utility maintenance.
ISSUE:
This ordinance authorizes the closure, vacation and abandonment of a 0.163 acre (7,100.28 square feet) 10-foot wide alley located between SW 40th Street an...
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