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Public Hearing: Application #PL2024-061 - Vacation of Right-of-Way - Vacation of a 20'-wide strip of right-of-way (Chapman Road) located along the south boundary of the plat titled Homestead Ranches, generally located 1/2 mile south of SW Scherer Road along the east side of SW Pryor Road (abutting 2041 SW Pryor Road); City of Lee's Summit, applicant.
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Issue/Request:
The City is currently in the design phase of a project to widen SW Pryor Rd to a four-lane facility from M-150 Hwy to SW Longview Rd, construction of which is estimated to commence in late 2024 and end in late 2025. During the course of easement and right-of-way acquisition for said capital project, the presence of the subject right-of-way for a road (Chapman Rd) that was never constructed was discovered. The City seeks to vacate the subject right-of-way and revert the property back to private ownership by the abutting properties. The location of the subject right-of-way does not align with any future road plans in the area and thus serves no current or future public purpose. No objection to the proposed vacation of right-of-way has been raised by any private utility, the City’s Public Works or Water Utilities Departments. The abutting property owners are aware of and support the vacation of right-of-way.
Presenter
Hector Soto, Jr., AICP, Senior Planner
Recommendation
With the condition of approval contained in the staff report, the application meets the requirements of the UDO and Design and Construction Manual (DCM). Staff recommends approval of the proposed vacation of right-of-way.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: On a motion by Vice Chair Arth, seconded by Mr. Trafton, the Planning Commission unanimously voted on April 11, 2024, to recommend approval of Application #PL2024-061 - Vacation of Right-of-Way - Vacation of a 20'-wide strip of right-of-way (Chapman Road) located along the south boundary of the plat titled Homestead Ranches, g...
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