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' Page 2 of 2 <br /> Alleyway Vacation, 1200 Block East Eldorado and East North Street <br /> April 1, 2004 <br /> STAFF ANALYSIS <br /> 1. An easement for emergency vehicles and utilities will be required. <br /> 2. An appraisal for the alleyway vacation was submitted by the petitioner with an estimated <br /> market value of$1,500.00. A second appraisal was not required. The petitioner will pay the <br /> City of Decatur$1,500.00 for the vacation. <br /> 3. The closing of the alleyway between East Eldorado Street and East North Street does not <br /> appear to will have an adverse affect on the general public. <br /> STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br /> 4. The alleyway does not appear necessary to serve the general public. Staff is of the opinion <br /> that the best interests of the City of Decatur would be served by approving the alleyway <br /> vacation request. Staff recommends approval of the alleyway vacation petition subject to the <br /> following condition: <br /> A. A permanent easement for utility purposes and emergengy vehicles will be maintained. <br /> PLAN COMMISSION ACTION <br /> 5. The Administrative Policy of the City of Decatur requires that property vacation requests be <br /> submitted to the Plan Commission for a public hearing. Although a Plan Commission <br /> recommendation is not required, a motion to forward the vacation request to the City Council <br /> with a recommendation of approval is suggested. <br /> The above report constitutes the testimony and recommendation of the Planning and Economic <br /> Development Division, Economic and Urban Development Department, City of Decatur. <br /> Suzan Stickle <br /> Planner <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> l. Petition <br /> 2. Plat Map <br /> 3. Location Map <br /> 4. Appraisal Cover Letter <br />