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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd No. 11-354990 ZONING ORDINANCE Zone Case 821 Street Closure ORDINANCE NO. 11 -3549 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS FOR CLOSING OF A PORTION OF RALEIGH STREET BETWEEN 8 TH AND 9 TH STREETS IN THE COLLEGE HILL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, HALE COUNTY, TEXAS; RESERVING SEWER AND UTILITY EASEMENT; REPEALER; CUMULATIVENESS CLAUSE; CONFLICT CLAUSE; SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 89 -2798 known as the City of Plainview Zoning Ordinance, sets forth in Section 5 the requirements for amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview, Texas; and WHEREAS, Wayland Baptist University has petitioned the City of Plainview to vacate and close a portion of Raleigh Street between 8 th and 9 th Streets in the College Hill Addition to the City of Plainview, Hale County, Texas as described on Exhibit "A" attached and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, Wayland Baptist University is joining its properties to expand their facilities upon that property described herein; and WHEREAS, the proposed street closure, as hereinafter made, has been duly presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its recommendation, and they found that the use is in general conformance with the Master Plan; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Plainview, Texas, at which time persons appeared in support of or against said proposal; and WHEREAS, Wayland Baptist University has agreed to provide a utility easement for utilities remaining at this site in exchange for the street closure to join their properties to expand their facilities upon that property described herein; and WHEREAS, it was determined by the City Council that this street closure would not be detrimental or injurious to the public health, safety or general welfare, or otherwise offensive to the neighborhood, said closure shall be in the manner hereinafter set forth in the body of this Ordinance; SECTION I NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Plainview hereby ordains that: The request of Wayland Baptist University for closing a portion of Raleigh Street between 8 th and 9 th Streets in the College Hill Addition to the City of Plainview, Hale County, Texas as shown on Exhibit "A" attached and incorporated herein is approved. Ordinance No. 11 -3549 Street Closing Ordinance Page 1 of 4 SECTION II The street located at Raleigh Street described in Section I shall no longer be used as a public thoroughfare, and the City Council hereby vacates and closes the street and any dedicated right of way, excepting a utility easement, for the purpose of Wayland Baptist University joining its properties to expand their facilities upon that property described herein and may use the same in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. SECTION III The City of Plainview hereby retains the right to maintain, operate, repair, and replace, by itself or by any licensee or a holder of a franchise from the City, any poles, wires, pipes, conduits, sewer mains, water mains, or any other facility or equipment for the maintenance or operation of any utility now located in the street or portion thereof vacated by this Ordinance. SECTION IV All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with any provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and remain controlling as to the matters regulated herein. SECTION V Severability is intended throughout and within this Article. If any provision, including any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable by a court of law or administrative agency with jurisdiction over the matter, such action shall not be construed to affect any other valid portion of this Ordinance. A constitutional construction hereof is intended and shall be given. There is not intent herein to violate either of the Texas Constitution or the Constitution of the United States. SECTION VI Provisions of this Ordinance are cumulative and nothing herein shall prevent, alter, or diminish the applicability or enforcement of other ordinances restricting, regulating, or governing the subject matter herein. SECTION VII All ordinances or portions of any ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas in conflict herewith, are hereby amended to conform with the provisions hereof. SECTION VIII This Ordinance shall be of full force and effect upon its passage and publication as required by law. Ordinance No. 11 -3549 Street Closing Ordinance Page 2 of 4 91 92 PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this 12 day of April, 2011. PASSED AND APPROVED on second reading this 26 day of April, 2011. ATT 4/±(1.cLa Belinda Hinojosa, City Secre #a APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: f j_ L-, �i� Delwin Derrick, Chief Building Official APPROVED AS TO FORM: Les ie Spear Pea ce, City Attorney Ordinance No. 11 -3549 Street Closing Ordinance Page 3 of 4 Ordinance No. 11-3549 LXHIBIT Exhibit "A" ..c. 4, i cu. "TTT I 1 'T,:74,. g 'q •gf:T 74, c T t 1 1 '...1 MI 1 t Street Closing Ordinance Page 4 of 4 93