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Commission sets public hearing on alley vacation after debate over community benefits
Summary
Royal Oak commissioners voted 6-1 to set a public hearing on a petition to vacate a portion of a public alley at 11 Mile and Campbell, amid commissioner requests that any vacation include community benefits from the property owner.
Royal Oak — The City Commission voted 6-1 on Aug. 11 to set a public hearing on a petition to vacate a portion of a public alley at the southwest corner of 11 Mile and Campbell Road, prompting debate about whether vacation requests should require a community benefits package.
Commissioner Kolo asked staff and the petitioner to identify public benefits tied to vacating the alley, saying vacating public land can enable private gain and should return demonstrable public…
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