HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Planning AnalysisCLOSING, VACATING, ABANDONING AND DISCONTINUING FOR PUBLIC USE
PORTION OF THE WEST SIDE OF NORTHWEST 1St AVENUE BETWEEN
NORTHWEST 1St STREET AND NORTHWEST 8" STREET.
Pursuant to Section 55-15 (c) of the Miami City Code, the Planning Department
has reviewed the proposed public right-of-way vacation and closure to determine
whether it is in the public interest, or whether the general public would benefit
from the vacation of the right-of-way.
The following findings have been made:
• It is found that this application was presented to the Plat and Street
Committee and the tentative plat was approved.
• It is found that the roadways to be vacated are fenced and are not utilized for
Wj pedestrian or traffic circulation.
• It is found that NW 1st Avenue was relocated into a better alignment to
provide continuous traffic flow and wide pedestrian sidewalk.
• It is found that the proposed vacation comply with Section 55-15 (c) of the
Miami City Code for public benefit because the previous owner paid $1.4
million dollars to the city for the relocation of NW 1St Avenue and the new
alignment, roads and sidewalks provide better pedestrian and vehicular
circulation.
Based on these findings, the Planning Department recommends approval
of the request.