2001-68 VACATING PORTION OF A STREET - EAST PEARL STREET

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ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Memo No. 01-92 September 12, 2001 TO: Honorable Mayor Terry M. Howley and City Council Members FROM: Steve Ga n ity Manager A. J. Krieg , ssistant City Manager Steve Van Steenhuyse, AICP,Planni anager Kathy J. Miller, AICP, Planner�,�(y�/ P SUBJECT: Street Vacation--900 Block East Pearl Street SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the street vacation with the utility easements noted in the ordinance. The Plan Commission reviewed the request at the September 6 meeting and recommended approval with a vote of 10 to 0. Plan Commission minutes are attached. BACKGROUND: The petitioner is requesting to vacate the right of way in the 900 block of East Pearl Street adjacent to the Speed Lube property on East Eldorado Street. Pearl Street dead-ends at the east property line of the existing Speed Lube site where there is a gated access. The petitioner recently purchased the two lots adjacent to his property and north of the Pearl Street right of way; Mr. Allen is requesting the vacation to limit access to the new site. A gate will be used to close access. Jo Ann Newland owns the property on the south side of the right of way and is in agreement with the vacation. The Pearl Street right of way at the existing Speed Lube property, from the current Pearl Street right of way line west to the railroad tracks, was vacated years ago. An easement remains on the property for emergency and utility access. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: There were no objectors at the Plan Commission meeting. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Utility letters have been received from Illinois Power, Ameritech and Insight Communications stating no objection to the vacations. Utility providers and the Fire Department have requested that ingress and egress easements be reserved for utility maintenance and emergency access. STAFF REFERENCES: If Council members have questions they may contact Kathy Miller at 424-2786. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: An appraisal for the proposed street and alley vacations was submitted by the petitioner with an estimated market value of$1,800. The petitioner will pay the City$1,800 for the vacation.