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Assembly approves vacation of part of Seventh Street to create parcel for housing
Summary
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved Ordinance #2026-02 to vacate a portion of Seventh Street and consolidate it with Block 275 to form a single parcel intended for future residential development.
The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved Ordinance #2026-02 on third and final reading, clearing the way to vacate a portion of the Seventh Street right-of-way and convey the vacated area to the borough.
According to the ordinance language presented to the Assembly, approval "would allow the Borough to combine the vacated portion of the right-of-way with Block 275 to form a single parcel for future housing." The Planning Commission had recommended approval. The motion to adopt was made by Assembly Member James Valentine and seconded by Vice Mayor Jeigh Stanton Gregor; the roll call vote was unanimous (Mayor Bob Lynn; Vice Mayor Jeigh Stanton Gregor; Assembly Members James Valentine, Bob Martin and Scott Newman).
The ordinance is intended to facilitate residential development by consolidating small parcels into a single buildable lot. The minutes note the Planning Commission report was attached to the agenda item; no implementation timeline or conveyance conditions were specified in the minutes.
