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Board approves permanent closure of undedicated rights‑of‑way in Clement Crest subdivision
Summary
The Mocksville Town Board voted to permanently close undedicated rights‑of‑way in the Clement Crest subdivision after hearing from a realtor representing affected sellers; the closure transfers right‑of‑way strips to adjacent owners and passed with no opposition at the public hearing.
The Mocksville Town Board approved an ordinance to permanently close undedicated rights‑of‑way in the Clement Crest subdivision after a duly advertised public hearing.
Ken (planning/staff) explained the request stemmed from a 1946 plat that dedicated rights‑of‑way in anticipation of future development that never occurred. The two larger north‑side strips are 40‑foot rights‑of‑way; when closed, each adjacent owner receives 20 feet of the strip and title reverts to private ownership. Ken said the property had been posted and the hearing advertised and that staff had received no calls indicating opposition or hardship.
Marjorie Foster of Premier Realty, representing sellers of affected parcels, told the board homeowners had submitted letters in favor of the closure and requested the town 'clean this off the books' so the space could be used as driveways and dedicated with the lots when sold. No residents spoke in opposition.
Jenny moved to close the undedicated rights‑of‑way; Justin seconded the motion, and the board approved it by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Staff said the closure primarily affects adjacent property owners and does not create a townwide access hardship based on the information presented; the board sent the ordinance to the town attorney and planning staff for final drafting and recording.
