2001-72 VACATING PORTION OF AN ALLEY SITUATED BETWEEN THE 1000 BLOCK OF WEST MACON AND WOOD STREETS

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of October 4, 2001 Cal. No. 01-36 Petition of JIM ROMANO to vacate Alley Right of Way, West Towne Square, 900 BLOCK WEST WOOD Ms. Miller presented the recommendation of staff: The petitioner is requesting to vacate the alley right of way east of Oakland Avenue between 900 Block West Wood Street and 900 Block West Macon Street. A Planned Unit Development for Commercial Development was approved by the Plan Commission and City Council in December, 2000. An amendment is currently being reviewed at this site. The alley to the west of the current request was vacated in June, 1987 and April 2001. The petitioner wishes to vacate an additional portion of the alley for commercial development. The area will be parking; a turn around will be provided for utilities providing services to the residents east of the development ' have been received. An Mr. Romano owns the property on both sides of the alley. Utility letters easement for utility access and maintenance will be required. An appraisal for the proposed ' vacated right of way was submitted with an estimated market value of$700. This 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 request. Staff recommends approval of the alley vacation. Mr. Schiller asked about the address that was advertised. Ms. Miller stated that it was based on the address of the development and not at the site. Mr. Phillip Cochran, Consulting Engineer, was present to represent Mr.Romano and offered to answer any questions. There were no objectors present. It was moved and seconded (Smith/Anderson)to forward Cal. No. 01-36 to City Council with recommendation for approval. Motion carried at a vote of four to three with Commissioner Schiller abstaining from the vote. Those voting yea: Anderson, Peck,Setina and Smith. Those voting nay: John, Shampine and Washington.