2002-70 VACATING AN ALLEY - 129 SOUTH OAKLAND AVENUE

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ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM I Memo No. 02-77 August 7, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor Terry M. Howley and City Council Members FROM: Steve Gann it Mana er Y g A. J. Krie r, ssistant City Mana Steve Van S enhuyse, AICP, Pla ' anag�� Kathy J. Mil er, AICP, Planner�(� r ��. .r SUBJECT: Alley Way Vacation-- 129 South Oakland Avenue SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the alley vacation. Since the public right of way does not appear necessary to serve the general public, staff is of the opinion that the best interests of the City of Decatur would be served by approving the alley vacation and reserving an easement for utility maintenance. The Plan Commission reviewed the request at the August 1, 2002 meeting and recommended approval with a vote of 9 to 0. Plan Commission minutes are attached. BACKGROUND: The petitioner wishes to vacate all of the fourteen (14) foot alley way located south of Lock Stock and Barrel to provide an outside area for dining. The petitioner owns the property on both sides of the alley. The alley will be gated to restrict access. Utility access will be from the existing parking lot. If approved the existing approach will be replaced by a landscaped island. Sidewalks are currently being replaced at Wood Street and Oakland Avenue. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: There were no objectors to the alley vacation at the Plan Commission meeting. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Utility letters have been received: an easement for utility access and maintenance will be required. STAFF REFERENCES: If Council members have questions they may contact Kathy Miller at 424-2786 or at kjmiller@decaturnet.org. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: An appraisal for the area to be vacated was submitted with an estimated market value of$500. The petitioner will pay the City $500 for the property to be vacated.