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Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 501 square feet of undeveloped public right-of-way, being a portion of that certain 20-foot alley abutting 1200 West Gibson Street, originally dedicated in Block 18 by the plat of South Heights, a subdivision recorded in Volume 1, Page 112, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to convey the right-of-way to Same But Different, LLC. This item has no fiscal impact. All costs, including the appraised value of the vacation area, appraisal fees, and public notice expenses, have been paid by the applicant or reimbursed to the City.
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Austin Transportation and Public Works
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact. The total appraised value for the vacation area, $99,848, has been paid by the applicant to the city's General Fund.
For More Information:
Richard Mendoza, Director, 512-974-2488; Upal Barua, Assistant Director, 512-974-7110; Elizabeth Robinson, Interim Managing Engineer, 512-974-6312; Gilda Powers, Quality Consultant, 512-974-7092.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
August 12, 2025 - Approved by the Planning Commission on a 9-0 vote, with Commissioner Lan off the dais and Vice Chair Woods and Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez absent.
September 2, 2025 - Approved by the Urban Transportation Commission on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Alvarez and Jacobson absent.
Additional Backup Information:
If approved, the city will vacate 501 square feet of public right-of-way, being a portion of the alley adjacent to 1200 West Gibson Street and said land will be conveyed to the abutting property owner, Same But Different, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, to be developed consistent with the zoning district. The remainder of the alley will remain public right-of-way.
Austin Water approved the vacation, provided the city reserves a wastewater lines easement over the entire vacation area. All other participating city departments and uti...
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