When the developers of the Farm Mixed-Use Development Project submitted a final plat for the project, it included a tract that was reserved for single-family townhomes to be constructed by others. The tract was developed with concepts in-mind of how the residential lots would layout; however, it was known all along that this townhome tract would eventually be developed by others, more specialized in residential development. Consequently, the plat illustrated the dedication of right-of-way for two public streets (Hay Bale Drive and Fishing Pond Drive) that would cross through the proposed townhome residential neighborhood, connecting into the remainder of the overall mixed-use property. Now that the townhome builder/developer has examined the property, created more detailed engineering design, and finalized their lot layout, the street right-of-way for Hay Bale Drive requires modification to match their plans.
They desire modification of the right-of-way that was dedicated by plat for Hay Bale Drive, but does not yet have a street built within that area. The segment of street considered will only be constructed by the townhome developer anyway.
The City Attorney has reviewed the request, advised that the simplest solution is for the Allen City Council to abandon the right-of-way previously dedicated by plat, and then allow renewed dedication of right-of-way by re-platting the townhome tract (acceptance of right-of-way by the Planning & Zoning Commission is customary).