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. , � <br /> ' � COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM <br /> No. 99-63 <br /> April 13, 1999 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor rry M. Howley and City Council Members <br /> FROM James L. William , ., City Mana er <br /> Cecil A. Collins, ., Director ��. <br /> Kathy J. Miller, Planner �.,xry� <br /> 1 <br /> SUBJECT: Vacation of West Leafland Ave. West of IL Route 48 and East of Wilder Ave. <br /> A valid request has been received from Joe Bob Green to vacate that portion of West Leafland <br /> Avenue e�ending immediately West of IL Route 48. The petitioner owns the property adjoining <br /> the South side of the street; AutoZone leases the property from Ralph L. Bledsaw adjoining the <br /> North side of the street. A letter from AutoZone is included. The purpose for the proposed <br /> vacation is to allow use of this area as customer parking for Mr. Green's used car sales. <br /> Recognizing the ownership of properties adjoining West Leafland Avenue as noted, the right of <br /> way does not appear necessary to serve the general public; the bests interests of the public would <br /> be served by vacating the same. A perpetual easement will be retained to operate and maintain <br /> e�sting utility lines located within the area in question. Further, an appraisal in the amount of <br /> $2100.00 has been submitted to determine fair market value and compensation to the City of <br /> Decatur. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the proposed street vacation as submitted. <br />