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Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 501 square feet of undeveloped public right-of-way, being a portion of that certain 20-foot alley abutting 1200 West Gibson Street, originally dedicated in Block 18 by the plat of South Heights, a subdivision recorded in Volume 1, Page 112, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to convey the right-of-way to Same But Different, LLC. This item has no fiscal impact. All costs, including the appraised value of the vacation area, appraisal fees, and public notice expenses, have been paid by the applicant or reimbursed to the City.

Austin, TX December 11, 2025 - December 11, 2025

Summary

The City Council is considering an ordinance to vacate approximately 501 square feet of undeveloped public right-of-way, which is a portion of a 20-foot alley adjacent to 1200 West Gibson Street. This alley section, originally dedicated in Block 18 of the South Heights subdivision, will be conveyed to the abutting property owner, Same But Different, LLC. The applicant has covered all costs associated with the vacation, including the appraised value of $99,848, appraisal fees, and public notice expenses. A wastewater line easement will be reserved by the City over the vacated area.

Citizen Impact

This action will result in the conveyance of a small portion of public alleyway to a private entity, Same But Different, LLC, with no direct cost to residents as all associated expenses have been covered by the applicant.

Confidence

high

City Council
December 11, 2025
City Council
December 11, 2025