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Planning commission recommends vacating alley north of Eighteenth Street; utility easement to remain
Summary
The commission recommended that the city council vacate the remainder of the alley north of Eighteenth Street between Elm and Oak, retaining a utility easement because utilities run through the alley and no objections were received from adjacent property owners or utility providers.
The Rolla City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Rolla City Council vacate the remainder of the 15-foot alley north of Eighteenth Street between Elm Street and Oak Street, concluding the alley is no longer needed for access and utilities will be preserved via an easement.
Tom, a staff member, told the commission the north half of the block’s alleyway had already been vacated and redeveloped as a bank; the remaining portion is overgrown and not used for access. He said letters were sent to adjacent owners and utility providers and the city did not receive objections; the city will retain a utility easement for overhead lines that run along the alley.
No members of the public spoke at the hearing. A motion recommending approval of the vacation carried on a roll call vote. Commissioners Shields, Morris, Martin, Jordan, Bridal and Turban recorded affirmative votes and the motion passed. Staff said the vacation is intended to save administrative time for the city and property owners and will be forwarded to the city council for final approval.
If the council approves the vacation, the city will replace the alley with a recorded utility easement so utility access and services remain protected.
