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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2301 ROCKWOOD LANE ADJACENT TO THE GREENBELT AREA IN HALL PARK ADDITION.
ACTION NEEDED: Motion to approve or reject a Lot Line Adjustment for property located at 2301 Rockwood Lane; and, if approved, direct the filing thereof with the Cleveland County Clerk.
ACTION TAKEN: ___________________________________
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BACKGROUND: 2301 Rockwood Ln. is located in the Hall Park Addition two blocks north of Robinson St. and just west of 24th Ave. N.E. The residence is positioned at the end of a cul-de-sac and adjacent to the green belt located off of 24th Ave. N.E.
In the Fall of 2011, Public Works (through the direction of The Corps of Engineers) reconstructed the dam and spillway of the pond located at the end of the green belt located off of 24th Ave. N.E. During construction of the new dam, it was brought to the attention of Public Works, by the resident at 2301 Rockwood Ln., that the contractors were accessing the construction site by crossing over onto her private property. After further investigation, this was found to be true. The section of land which was being crossed is at the back corner of the lot and is adjacent to the green belt. (See map) This portion of property has been maintained by park maintenance staff since Hall Park was annexed. It is the only access rout for park maintenance staff and other city crews in this part of the green belt.
DISCUSSION: Parks and Recreation staff was informed of the issue and met with the resident. Working with the resident on an agreeable solution, the property was surveyed and it was suggested by the resident to do a lot line adjustment with a land swap. The resident was willing to adjust the back corner of her property, which would become part of the City green belt, if the City was willing to adjust the western property line by approximately 21 feet into the green belt. This would allow the resident to acquire a similar am...
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