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AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE UNIMPROVED RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS HARDING BOULEVARD WITHIN THE BOSTON PARK SUBDIVISION.
Brief Description: Request to vacate a 380 foot long section of the unimproved Harding Boulevard adjacent to Barlow Road and within the Boston Park Subdivision.
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Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
The project area is located within the Boston Park Subdivision. The subdivision was platted in 1927. The development of the public streets and infrastructure was not pursued at that time. From the 1950s through the 1990s, several houses were built with limited-service roadways established within the Lincoln and Coolidge Blvd right of way. The majority of the sublots and established right of way have never been improved. The Washington Blvd and Harding Blvd rights of way extend from Barlow Road south 2,700 feet; however, have not been developed with public streets or public infrastructure.
The application is for a right of way vacation and lot consolidation. a number of these sublots to establish four parcels along Barlow Road, three of which would be developed for new single family dwellings. The fourth parcel already contains a single-family dwelling. The lot consolidation will be reviewed separately by the Planning Commission; however, the applicant has proposed to vacate the northern most 380 ft of unimproved Harding Blvd right of way south from Barlow Road.
The vacation of a city right of way does require a recommendation by the Planning Commission and approval by City Council. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal on September 9, 2024, conducted a public hearing, and recommended City Council approve the requested vacation. A public hearing is not required by City Council.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program...
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