DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 5
SUBJECT:
Disposition: Closure of an unimproved portion of Applewhite Street
SUMMARY:
An ordinance closing, vacating, and abandoning 0.146 of an acre of an unimproved portion of Applewhite Street public right-of-way, located between 1602 South Flores Street and 202 Peters 1, in Council District 5, as requested by SOFLO OF SA LLC, for a fee of $48,355.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
SOFLO OF SA LLC, Petitioner, is requesting the closure, vacation, and abandonment of an unimproved 0.146 of an acre (6,356 square feet) of Applewhite Street public right-of-way, as shown on attached Exhibit "A". Petitioner is the sole abutting property owner. With the approval of the proposed closure, the properties would be combined and platted into a unified parcel of land which would facilitate future development of the site. The current zoning of the petitioner's property is I-1 General Industrial District and I-2 Heavy Industrial District.
ISSUE:
SOFLO OF SA LLC (Petitioner) is requesting the closure, vacation, and abandonment of an unimproved 0.146 of an acre (6,356) square feet of Applewhite Street public right-of-way, as shown on attached Exhibit "A". Petitioner is the sole abutting property owner. If approved, the petitioner intends to combine and plat the properties into a unified parcel of land, which would facilitate future development of the site.
This action is consistent with City Code and Ordinances, which require City Council approval for the sale or disposition of City-owned or controlled real property. The Planning Commission approved this request at its regular meeting on March 28, 2018.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council could choose not to approve this request; however, if not approved, the right-of-way will remain underutilized.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fee established for this property is $48,305.00 utiliz...
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