Board abandons portion of Morris Road, deeds sections to adjacent homeowners
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Summary
After a public hearing with residents expressing concerns about access and addressing, commissioners unanimously found no public purpose for the highlighted segment of Morris Road and approved abandoning the county's interest, to be deeded to adjoining property owners.
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved abandonment of a highlighted section of Morris Road during its June 17 meeting and directed that the county deed the abandoned right-of-way to the adjoining property owners as discussed in the hearing.
Planning staff clarified that the action would abandon the county’s interest in two shaded portions shown on staff maps: one green-shaded area (which included a privately maintained paved driveway) and a yellow-shaded area (with no vehicular roadway). Staff emphasized the abandonment would not affect Bill Smith Drive or the through roadway beyond the intersection point shown on the map. Several nearby residents spoke during the hearing. Some said the abandonment matched current use because portions had already not been county-maintained for many years; others raised concerns about access to parcels, addressing implications, and the condition and width of existing roads, particularly Bill Smith Drive and the ability to improve it.
Commissioner Carter made a motion to find that the highlighted section served no public purpose and to abandon the county interest in the shaded area; Commissioner Wetherbee seconded. After discussion and public comment, the board voted unanimously to abandon the section and to deed the abandoned right-of-way as described by staff.
Ending: County staff will complete the legal steps to deed the abandoned right-of-way to the adjacent homeowners and clarify addressing implications and any necessary steps for property owners to improve access or obtain permits if they choose to make repairs or upgrades.
