Summary:
RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Kevin Davis, on behalf of Jesus and Alfonsa Gonzalez, Owners, declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of a Railroad Street (aka Norwich Street), from Fields Street south to its terminus, out of the East Houston Addition, out of the J. L. Stanley Survey, A-789, Parcel SY22-064 - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
Background:
SUBJECT: Request for a motion declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of Railroad Street (aka Norwich Street), from Fields Street south to its terminus, out of the East Houston Addition, out of the J. L. Stanley Survey, A-789. Parcel SY22-064
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended City Council approve a motion declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of Railroad Street (aka Norwich Street), from Fields Street south to its terminus, out of the East Houston Addition, out of the J. L. Stanley Survey, A-789. Parcel SY22-064
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: Kevin Davis, 7702 Harpers Glen Lane, Houston, Texas, 77072, on behalf of Jesus and Alfonsa Gonzalez requested the non-acceptance of Railroad Street (aka Norwich Street), from Fields Street south to its terminus, out of the East Houston Addition, out of the J. L. Stanley Survey, A-789. The applicants plan to use the non-accepted right-of-way to access their property from Fields Street. The street has never been paved or used for utility purposes, and the City has identified no future need for it. The Joint Referral Committee reviewed and approved the request.
Therefore, it is recommended City Council approve a motion declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of Railroad Street (aka Norwich Street), from Fields Street south to its terminus, out of the East Houston Addition, out of the J. L. Stanley Survey, A-789.
FISCAL NOTE: There is no impact to the fiscal budget or no additional spending authority. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works