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Council schedules public hearings for two street‑vacation requests — First South and Gamble Avenue

3141925 · January 13, 2025
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Summary

After extended discussion of access, future development and maintenance, the council instructed staff to set public hearings for a proposed abandonment of First South between Fourth West and Sixth West and a separate proposed abandonment of Gamble Avenue, both subject to public notice and neighbor outreach.

The Preston City Council voted to set public hearings for two separate street‑vacation applications after hearing staff reports, property owner comments and council concerns about future access and maintenance.

First South (between Fourth West and Sixth West): City planner Sean explained the proposed abandonment would affect a roughly L‑shaped parcel and that a house in the path would need to be removed to create a through street. Council members raised concerns about giving up right‑of‑way now when future…

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