DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 1
SUBJECT:
Authorizing the sale of city-owned property near McCullough Avenue and Shannon Lee Street.
SUMMARY:
Consideration of a resolution recommending the declaration as surplus and sale of a 0.156 acre (6,817 square feet) out of New City Block 12011, Block 3, Lot 19, located at 311 Shannon Lee in Council District 1, to C. Kenneth Parker for a sales price of $14,656.55.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Shearer Hills and Ridgeview Neighborhoods between McCullough Avenue and Skipper Drive have experienced flooding problems since the 1950’s resulting in the City of San Antonio funding two capital projects to alleviate some of the issues. Flooding continued and in May, 2013, the neighborhood experienced significant commercial and residential property damage.
The Barbara Drive Drainage Project (SA-3) was designated a Bexar County Flood Control Project and was incorporated into the City’s Barbara Drive Project (FY 2014 Storm Water Regional Fund Project). The project removes the existing concrete channel and underground box culvert drainage system and replaces it with a wider and deeper earthen channel, green space, lighted walkways and landscaping. The City bought 34 homes within the 200th block of Barbara Drive and the 300th block of Shannon Lee between McCullough and Skipper Drive for the construction of the drainage channel. The properties on the northeast corner (Barbara and Skipper Drives) and the southeast corner, (Shannon Lee and McCullough Avenue) were outside the project limits, so the property owners were allowed to stay.
The petitioner is one of the remaining property owners and is concerned that the project’s lighted walkway begins on the property next to his. Petitioner coordinated with city staff and identified a portion of the abutting property that was not required for the project, so he requested the city declare as surplus and sell that portion of the property so he can create a buffer between his property and the walkway.
In accordance with City Code, the subject property was reviewed by City Departments and Utilities and was determined to be surplus. The property is zoned R-5 single family residential which requires a minimum of 5,000 square feet for a single family development. The subject property does meet the minimum requirements. In compliance with Local Government Code, Chapter 272, the property was advertised for sealed bid on May 24 and May 26, 2017 in the Hart Beat. Petitioner was the sole bidder and submitted a bid for fair market value.
ISSUE:
Consideration of a resolution recommending the declaration as surplus and sale of a 0.156 acre (6,817 square feet) out of New City Block 12011, Block 3, Lot 19, located at 311 Shannon Lee in Council District 1, to C. Kenneth Parker for a sales price of $14,656.55.
The petitioner is one of the remaining property owners and is concerned that the project’s lighted walkway begins on the property next to his. Petitioner coordinated with city staff and identified a portion of the abutting property that was not required for the project, so he requested the city declare as surplus and sell that portion of the property so he can create a buffer between his property and the walkway.
ALTERNATIVES:
Planning Commission could choose not to approve this item, however if approved, the petitioner can utilize the property as a buffer between his property and the project limit, and the property will placed back on the tax rolls.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this request to declare as surplus and dispose of a portion of 311 Shannon Lee.