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Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 0.105 acres (4,572 square feet) of right-of-way to Third Street Austin, LLC, being the remainder of a sixty foot (60’) wide right-of-way adjoining a parcel located at 2408 S. 3rd Street.
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Lead Department
Transportation and Public Works Department
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
For More Information:
Richard Mendoza, Interim Director, 512-974-2488; Curtis Beaty, Development Officer, 512-974-6471; Elizabeth Boswell, Managing Engineer, 512-974-1849; Mashell Smith, Real Estate Services Agent, 512-974-7191; Gilda Powers, Administrative Manager, 512-974-7191.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
June 13, 2023 - Approved by Planning Commission on an 11-0 vote with Commissioner Hempel absent.
July 11, 2023 - Approved by Urban Transportation Commission on a 7-0 with Commissioner Wheeler absent.
Additional Backup Information:
The adjoining property owner, Third Street Austin, LLC, requests the vacation of approximately 4,572 square feet, being the remainder of a 60-foot-wide street right-of-way as dedicated by Steet Deed of record in Volume 3950, page 1213, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The street right-of- way traverses east/west and is commonly known as adjoining 2408 South 3rd Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas.
All affected City departments and utility franchise holders have reviewed the right-of-way vacation request and recommend approval. Austin Energy Department approved the vacation with the city retaining a Public Utility Easement over the entire envelope.
Property owners within 300 feet of the right-of-way vacation area were notified via certified mail on May 31, 2023. No objections were received by the Transportation and Public Works Department.
The total appraised value for the 4,572 square foot tract is $321,000. The amount of the appraised value, the cost of engaging the appraiser and the cost of sending public notice has been submitted to the Transportation and Public Works Department for processing upon approval of this right-of-way vacation request.