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Council approves first reading to sell unimproved streets; neighbors raise traffic, water and notice concerns
Summary
City council approved first reading of an ordinance to vacate and sell unimproved portions of several platted streets so the owner can replat the five-acre parcel into larger residential lots. Neighbors at a lengthy public comment period said they were not notified, worried about traffic, water capacity and density.
Alpine City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of unimproved portions of Saltillo Avenue, Monterey Avenue, Toluca Avenue, Avenue C and Morrillos, a move the applicant says will allow a replat of a five-acre parcel into 10 larger residential lots.
The vote advances ordinance 2024-11-1 to a second reading. City staff said proceeds from the sale will be deposited into the general fund for street improvements and that the sale is conditioned on the applicant filing the required replat.
The purchase request prompted a long public-comment period. Several residents who live on 14th Street, 16th Street and nearby blocks raised concerns about increased traffic near Brown Street and the nearby school, possible strain on water and wastewater service, the…
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