City of Lawrence
Department of Public Works
TO: |
Dave Corliss, City Manager |
FROM: |
Chuck Soules |
CC: |
Cynthia Wagner, Diane Stoddard, Jonathan Douglass |
Date: |
December 4, 2012 |
RE: |
Vacation of Right-of-way 1209 E. 23rd Street |
On December 11, 2012, the City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the vacation of right-of-way located in Commerce Park East Addition (commonly known as 1209 E. 23rd Street; Automotive Analysts, Inc.). The owners, William & Sharon Ray, are requesting that the right-of-way be vacated so they can have unrestricted use of the area for parking and merchandise display. There have been a number of properties along 23rd Street that have built new buildings close enough to 23rd Street that would prohibit the possibility of a frontage road ever being built.
All utilities, as well as property owners within 200 feet, were notified. The Governing Body will reserve a 15 foot utility easement along the east side of the proposed vacated area to address utility company concerns..
Action Requested: Hold public hearing and, pending discussion, approve order of vacation.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles F. Soules
Director of Public Works
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