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Request to reschedule a public hearing on the permanent closing of a portion of the Maple Avenue Right of Way
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to reschedule a public hearing on a request to permanently close a portion of the Maple Avenue right-of-way.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning, Public Works
CONTACT INFORMATION: Patricia McGuire 919-918-7327, pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org; Joe Guckavan, jguckavan@townofcarrboro.org; 919-918-7427
INFORMATION: Town staff reported in July 2020 that utilization of a portion of the right of way of Maple Avenue extension would likely be needed to accommodate the 203 Project building program, particularly the parking deck dimensions. On February 9, 2021, the Town Council adopted a resolution of intent to set close a portion of the Maple Avenue right of way, reducing it in width from 40 to 20 feet, and set a public hearing for March 9, 2021. This item reschedules the public hearing to April 6, 2021, with an updated resolution of intent provided for the Town Council's adoption.
See https://carrboro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4790209&GUID=F2527274-C217-4A74-96CB-8A4479D3F885&Options=ID|Attachments|&Search=resolution and North Carolina General Statute 160A-299 for background information. The requirements for action include:
The council shall first adopt a resolution declaring its intent to close the street or alley and calling a public hearing on the question.
- The resolution shall be published once a week for four successive weeks prior to the hearing.
- A copy of the resolution shall be sent by registered or certified mail to all owners of property adjoining the street or alley as shown on the county tax records.
- A notice of the closing and public hearing shall be prominently posted in at least two places along the street or alley.
- At the hearing, any person may be heard on the question of whether or not the closing would be detrimental to the public interest, or the property righ...
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