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Item 5BCity of Southlake, Texas MEMORANDUM May 20, 2003 To: Billy Campbell, City Manager From: Pedram Farahnak, P.E., Director of Public Works, 481 -2308 Subject: Ordinance No. 849, V reading, abandoning a portion of the public right of way of Crooked Lane from approximately 466 feet south of FM 1709 to S. Nolen Drive right of way line. Action Requested: Approve Ordinance No. 849, I' reading, abandoning a portion of the Crooked Lane right of way from approximately 466 feet south of FM 1709 to S. Nolen Drive right of way line and authorize the Mayor to execute the quit claim deeds. Background Information: In 2001, the construction of S. Nolen Drive from Crooked Lane to FM 1709 was completed and vehicular traffic was moved from Crooked Lane to Nolen Drive. On December 18, 2001, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 808, abandoning the right of way of Crooked Lane within the Cornerstone Plaza Addition from FM 1709 to approximately 466 feet south of FM 1709 and authorizing the Mayor to execute a quit claim deed. The three property owners adjacent to the remaining right of way of Crooked Lane from approximately 466 feet south of FM 1709 to S. Nolen Drive have submitted a request to the City to abandon the right of way of Crooked Lane from approximately 466 feet south of FM 1709 to S. Nolen Drive. The utilities have been moved from the right of way of Crooked Lane to S. Nolen Drive and the existing right of way only serves as a drainage easement. The property owners have signed a new drainage easement to serve the drainage in the existing right of way of Crooked Lane. It was understood at the time the preliminary plat for Cornerstone Plaza was approved, that the old Crooked Lane right of way would be abandoned when S. Nolen Drive was constructed. The area of right of way to be abandoned contains 22,775 square feet. Financial Consideration: None. Citizen Input/ Board Review: None. Legal Review: The ordinance for right of way abandonment and the quit claim deed were originally drafted by the City Attorney. Alternatives: City Council may approve, deny, or modify the agreement. Supporting Documents: Application Ordinance Quit Claim Deed Location Map Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 849, 1 st reading, abandoning a portion of the Crooked Lane right of way from approximately 466 feet south of FM 1709 to S. Nolen Drive right of way line and authorize the Mayor to execute the quit claim deeds. Staff Contact: Pedram Farahnak, P.E., Director of Public Works, 481 -2308 Charlie Thomas, P.E., City Engineer, 481 -2175 PF /kw Crooked Lane Abandonment