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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0419 Staff AnalysisAugust 13, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 18 -Other Matters/Street Abandoment NAME: LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT: REQUEST: Alley in Block 29, Lincoln Park Addition West 90 feet of the 10-foot alley running west off North Taylor Street - This alley lies approximately one-half block north of Lee Street. Matthew Holody To abandon the existing dedication and join with the abutting lots. STAFF REVIEW: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Public Need for this Right-of-Wa None evidenced at this writing for utility easements. However, drainage easement rights should be protected due to a large ditch in this block. Master Street Plan No involvement at this location. Need for Right -of -Way on Adjacent Streets The abutting rights -of -way are appropriate at this time. Characteristics of Right -of -Way Terrain This alley has not been used as a public thoroughfare since platting. It is encroached upon by a large drainage easement and is unuseable. Development Potential This right-of-way has potential only as additional yard space for the adjacent small lot single family development. Neighborhood Land Use and Effect No adverse effects will be experienced by this abandonment. The adjacent land uses are primarily August 13, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 18 - Continued single family with a scattering of duplexes. Most lots are developed at this time as residential. 7. Neighborhood Position None has been expressed at this writing. B. Effect on Public Services or Utilities No adverse effects should be experienced if easement rights are retained for utilities and drainage. 9. Reversionary Rights The petitioner will receive the entire right-of-way inasmuch as he owns the developing lots on both sides. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This petition is the result of a lot recombination whereby this petitioner combined 30-foot platted lots into 40-foot and larger lots in order to build new single family structures. The alley abandonment will allow additional yard spaces for these small lots and increase livability. The staff recommends approval of the abandonment subject to retaining the standard easement and drainage clause within the ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (8-13-85) The applicant was present. There were no objectors in attendance. After a brief discussion, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the City Board that the alley be abandoned as recommended by the staff. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. August 13, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 18 - Other Matters/Street Abandoment NAME: Alley in Block 29, Lincoln Park Addition LOCATION: West 90 feet of the 10-foot alley running west off North Taylor Street - This alley lies approximately one-half block north of Lee Street. OWNER/APPLICANT: Matthew Holody R RnTTERT - To abandon the existing dedication and join with the abutting lots. STAFF REVIEW: 1. Public Need for this Right-of-Wa None evidenced at this writing for utility easements. However, drainage easement rights should be protected due to a large ditch in this block. 2. Master Street Plan No involvement at this location. 3. Need for Right -of -Way on Adjacent _Streets The abutting rights -of -way are appropriate at this time. 4. Characteristics of Riqht-of-Way Terrain This alley has not been used as a public thoroughfare since platting. It is encroached upon by a large drainage easement and is unuseable. 5. Development Potential This right-of-way has potential only as additional yard space for the adjacent small lot single family development. 6. Neighborhood Land Use and Effect No adverse effects will be experienced by this abandonment. The adjacent land uses are primarily August 13, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 18 - Continued single family with a scattering of duplexes. Most lots are developed at this time as residential. 7. Neighborhood Position None has been expressed at this writing. 8. Effect on Public Services or Utilities No adverse effects should be experienced if easement rights are retained for utilities and drainage. 9. Reversionary Rights The petitioner will receive the entire right-of-way inasmuch as he owns the developing lots on both sides. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This petition is the result of a lot recombination whereby this petitioner combined 30-foot platted lots into 40-foot and larger lots in order to build new single family structures. The alley abandonment will allow additional yard spaces for these small lots and increase livability. The staff recommends approval of the abandonment subject to retaining the standard easement and drainage clause within the ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (8-13-85) The applicant was present. There were no objectors in attendance. After a brief discussion, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the City Board that the alley be abandoned as recommended by the staff. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.