Title
To close to public use and travel, a portion of right-of-way known as East Cary Street, located in the block bounded by Pear Street, East Main Street, Peach Street and East Dock Street, and consisting of 1,973 square feet, upon certain terms and conditions.
Body
Department of Planning & Development Review
Staff Report
To: City Planning Commission
From: Land Use Administration
Date: April 21, 2014
PETITIONER
David White, Rocketts View SCP, L.P.
LOCATION
A portion of East Cary Street in the block bounded by Pear Street, East Main Street, Peach Street and East Dock Street.
PURPOSE
The closure and sale of this portion of East Cary Street would allow the development of a multifamily dwelling with up to 65 dwelling units, commercial uses and parking on the property known as 2801 East Main Street.
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The applicant owns the parcel that surrounds this portion of right of way located on the east side of Pear Street. This right of way stub extends into the proposed into the property in such a way that it limits ability to develop the adjacent property. This right of way stub is currently unimproved and is not serving any purpose to the City. It will not be used for future road construction as all nearby parcels are currently served by other roads.
The value of the right of way to be vacated, 1,973 square feet, has been determined by evaluating the assessed value of the adjacent properties. It has been set at $19.14/square foot for a total of $37,763.22, which will to be paid by the applicant prior transfer.
The Department of Public Works does not object to the proposed closing and sale of this portion of East Cary Street. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the proposed ordinance, subject to the approval of the accompanying special use permit request.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Site Description
The subject right of way consists of 1,973 square feet of land area and is currently unimproved. East Cary Street terminates a...
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