HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-23 03-40 ORDERItem No. 03-40
Date: December 23, 2002
Rem/Subject Order, Authorizing Discontinuance of a Potion of Harlow Street
Responsible Deperimeat: Engineering
The section of Harlow Sheet from Kenduskeag Avenue to Kenduskeag Stream was accepted as a
public way in 1855. The northeasterly side of the right-of-way was subsequently widened in 1859. This
widening was presumably to straighten the road, but that was never time. The 1859 right-of-way widening
encompasses very steep terrain and ledge, so straightening the travel way is Impractical and unnecessary.
Moreover, this widening encompasses mud: of the land around the existing building at 459 Harlow Street
(former Leighton Agency building),
We were recently conceded by Jean Deigree, who is in the process of acquiring the building for
renovation and restoration. She has requested that a portion of the Harlow Street right-of-way be
discontinued to clear title and allow continued use of the parking area, etc., that has historically been
associated with the building.
The attxhed Counal Order is the first step in discontinuing the 1859 widening of Harlow Street As
noted above and in the Order, the 1859 widening is no longer necessary tc the public interest and needs.
After approval of the attached Order, the City Engineer will advertise public notices, contact the abutters,
and hold a public hearing relative to the proposed discontinuance. After the hearing, the City Engineer will
submit a written report and recommendation to the City Council for final action.
This procedure is in accordance with 23 M.R.S.A. §3026 pertaining to discontinuance of public ways.
James D. Rina
Department Head
City Manager
Associated Information: Order
Finance Director
Legal Approval:
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CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Discorltinuanoe of a Portion of Harlow Sheet
WHEREAS, the section of Harlow Street from Kenduskeag Avenue to Kenduskea9
Stream was laid out and accepted as a public way in 1855; and
WHEREAS, the rightrof-way of this section of Hadow Street was subsequently
widened on the northeasterly side in 1859; and
WHEREAS, the widened portion of dght-of-way has rrever been utilized for any
public Improvements or utilises; and
WHEREAS, this right-of-way widening is no longer considered necessary to serve
the public's needs,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED that the City Engineer be and is hereby
authorized and directed to begin the process of discontinuing that portion of
Harlow Street consisting of the above -referenced 1859 widening In accordance
with the provisions of 23 M.R.S.A. §3826 and submit a written report to the City
Council for further action.
iH CITY COOHCIL
Oecmber D. 2002
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