DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT: Disposition SP #2060: Partial Closure of Rogers Avenue Right-of-Way between Quitman and East Carson Streets
SUMMARY:
A resolution recommending the partial closure, vacation, and abandonment of approximately 0.312 of an acre of public Right of Way of Rogers Avenue, located between Quitman and East Carson Streets, as requested by the Owner, SA Quad Ventures, L.L.C., for a fee of $45,135.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
SA Quad Ventures, L.L.C. has petitioned via Kaufman & Killen, Inc., for the closure, vacation, and abandonment of approximately 0.312 of an acre of public Right of Way, known as the portion of Rogers Avenue, located between Quitman and East Carson Streets, adjacent to New City Blocks 1257 and 1259, in Council District 2.
The subject block of Rogers Avenue has no City thoroughfare use and dead ends with an off-set alignment to remaining neighborhood streets, causing a safety hazard. SA Quad Ventures, L.L.C. owns all adjoining parcels to the east, west and north of the subject and if approved, Owner plans to assemble its abutting properties with the proposed closure for future development as C2 IDZ zone.
The closure was canvassed throughout all City Departments and Utilities with standard conditions, which have been reviewed and accepted by the Owner and Developer. Government Hill Alliance Neighborhood Association supports the approval of the Petition, stating "there is not enough traffic flow to affect the neighborhood and the Owner is recognized for restoring the character of this community".
ISSUE:
This resolution recommends the closure, vacation, and abandonment of 0.312 of an acre of improved Right of Way known as Rogers Avenue between Quitman and East Carson Streets, as requested by Owner, SA Quad Ventures, L.L.C., for a fee of $45,135.00.
Owner owns all adjoining parcels to the east, west and nort...
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