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Consider setting the date of April 22, 2025 to hold a public hearing for the consideration of a request from the City’s Public Works Department to close the north approximately 150’ of the alley located near NW Denver Avenue and NW 31st Street, just to the east of 3106 NW Denver Avenue for the construction of a drainage berm.
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INITIATOR: Christine James, Planning Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Michael Watrous, Public Works Director
Kameron Good, Senior Planner
Cliff Haggenmiller, Public Works Deputy Director
BACKGROUND: The Planning Department has received an alley closure request from the City’s Public Works Department. The request is located near NW Denver Avenue and NW 31st Street, just to the east of 3106 NW Denver Avenue. PW is requesting to close the north approximately 150’ of the alley to construct a drainage berm. PW will also install a gate near Denver Avenue to prevent access. The City of Lawton will retain a public utility easement.
The closure was sent to Public Utilities, Public Works, Police and Fire. All recommended approval with the condition a utility easement is maintained.
According to City Code and State Statutes, a 30-day written notice must be given to the property owners within 300 feet of the requested area and the private utility companies prior to Council considering the ordinance. This request meets the criteria of Council Policy 5-1 which establishes the criteria for closure of public ways and easements.
EXHIBIT: Location Map
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STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Set the date of April 22, 2025 to hold a public hearing for the consideration of a request from the City’s Public Works Department to close the north approximately 150’ of the alley near NW Denver Avenue and NW 31st Street, located just to the east of 3106 NW Denver Avenue for the construction of a drainage berm.