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Residents warn of safety, parking impacts as Boone council takes up Eighth Street alley vacation
Summary
City Council public hearing on vacating a north–south alley abutting 926 Eighth Street drew multiple business owners and residents who raised safety, parking and process concerns; council declined final action and directed staff to schedule an easement hearing instead.
A Boone City Council public hearing on a proposal to vacate a north–south alley abutting 926 Eighth Street drew lengthy public comment from property owners and downtown businesses who said the change could create safety risks for delivery trucks and reduce scarce customer parking.
Property owner Laura Ulrich said her tenants at the building that abuts the alley were told the north half of the parking lot they use might be closed, and said the notices and outreach around the proposal had been incomplete. “My tenants are all stressed out. They’re gonna lose their parking in the future, which could potentially cost me the lease of my building,” Ulrich said.
Other speakers raised operational safety concerns. Erin Drake said changing the alley’s direction or removing part of…
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