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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Clint and JoAnn Scofield, for Approval of a Right-of-Way Vacation for an Unimproved Portion of an East/West Alley, Approximately 0.17 Acres, Located Between Francis Street and Byrne Street, and Approximately 155 Feet South of Hill Street, and Accompanying Ordinance
Summary
MEETING DATE: October 16, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Anthony Satarino, Planner II
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends approval of the proposed right-of-way vacation.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The applicant is proposing to vacate a portion of an unimproved, unnamed alley, located between Francis Street and Byrne Street and approximately 155 feet south of Hill Street. Per the attached Exhibit B, the applicant has split the proposed vacation into two tracts for ease of filing deeds with the Collin County Clerk, should the request be approved. The applicant has indicated that if the request is granted, the portion of right-of-way to be vacated will be better maintained, ultimately enhancing the neighborhood.
· The Engineering Department has studied the proposed right-of-way vacation and determined that no city infrastructure currently exists or is planned for the portion of the alley to be vacated and feels that this portion of right-of-way, in excess of a normal alley width, will not affect any future plans, should the alley be improved at a later date.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· See attached report.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· Right-of-way vacation requests are not required by ordinance to be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to action by the City Council, thus no Commission recommendation has been made.