DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 1
SUBJECT:
Disposition: Vacation and abandonment of Lewis Street and West Russell
SUMMARY:
An ordinance vacating and abandoning 0.517 acres of improved segments of Lewis Street and West Russell Place located between West French Place and Howard Street, in Council District 1, as requested by Christ Episcopal Church, for a fee of $6,025.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Christ Episcopal Church, Petitioner, is requesting the vacation and abandonment of improved Lewis Street and West Russell Place Public Rights of Way in the location as shown on attached Exhibit A. All the abutting property is owned by the church, including the adjacent Thunderbird Apartments which was purchased in the late 1980's. The church plans to demolish the apartments and redevelop the property as part of its expansion of the church.
The church has agreed to maintain the subject rights of way as perpetual access easements to allow continual ingress/egress while simultaneously providing its control of the parking adjacent to its property. Likewise, petitioner will be obligated to absorb responsibility and provide street repair and maintenance.
ISSUE:
This ordinance will vacate and abandon 0.517 acres of improved segments of Lewis Street and West Russell Place located between West French Place and Howard Street, in Council District 1, as requested by Christ Episcopal Church, for a fee of $6,025.00.
Christ Episcopal Church, Petitioner, is requesting the vacation and abandonment of improved Lewis Street and West Russell Place Public Rights of Way in the location as shown on attached Exhibit A. All the abutting property is owned by the church, including the Thunderbird Apartments which was purchased in the late 1980's. The church plans to demolish the apartments and redevelop the property as part of an expansion of the church.
The church has agre...
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