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ORDINANCE NO. 1663-12-98 'g9— 0124006
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS
ABANDONING ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF BIRCH
STREET LOCATED NORTH OF MAIN STREET (FM 2170) AND BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO;
ABANDONING A PORTION OF A 20 FOOT ALLEY LOCATED EAST OF BIRCH
STREET AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "B"
ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE FURNISHING OF A CERTIFIED
COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE FOR RECORDING IN THE REAL PROPERTY
RECORDS OF COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS A QUITCLAIM DEED;
PROVIDING FOR THE INDEMNIFICATION OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS
AGAINST DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE ABANDONMENT; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
COMPLETE ABANDONMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF SAID ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Allen, Texas, acting pursuant to State law and upon request of
the abutting property owners, First Baptist Church of Allen and Stanley Crossman hereinafter referred to as
Grantees, deems it advisable to abandon and quitclaim the hereinafter described rights-of-way to Grantees,
and is of the opinion and finds that said rights-of-way are not needed for public use and should be abandoned
and quitclaimed to Grantees, subject to the reservations and conditions of this Ordinance;
' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. That the City of Allen, Texas hereby abandons and quitclaims in favor of the First Baptist
Church of Allen and Stanley Crossman, the abutting owners in proportion to thew ownership, the portion of
Birch Street located north of Main Street (FM 2170) being further described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto
and made a part hereof for all purposes.
SECTION Z. That the City of Allen, Texas hereby abandons and quitclaims in favor of First Baptist Church
of Allen and Stanley Crossman, the abutting owners in proportion to their ownership, the portion of a twenty
(20) foot alley located east of Birch Street and being more particularly described in Exhibit "B" attached
hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes.
SECTION 3. That the aforesaid street right-of-way and alley surfaces are abandoned, vacated and closed
insofar as to right, tide and interest of the public to such surfaces are concerned. That the City of Allen,
Texas does not abandon any other interest other than that described in Exhibits "A" and "B" but does
hereby abandon all of its right, title and interest in and to those rights-of-way described in Exhibits "A" and
"B", either in fee simple or by easement or otherwise, together with any and all improvements thereon,
subject to the limitations and reservations stated herein.
' SECTION 4. Upon the approval of a replat of Block H, Lot 1A, Block 4, and Lots 6, 7, SA, Lk, 2A,
2B, 3A of Block 14 of the Old Donation Addition which incorporates the street right-of-way and alley
abandoned herein into the Lots replatted thereby and which also designates fire lanes on such property as
further described on Exhibit "C" attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes, that the City
Secretary is authorized and directed to prepare a certified copy of this Ordinance and furnish the same to
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the Fust Baptist Church of Allen and Stanley Crossman, and recording of this Abandonment Ordinance in
the real property records of Collin County, Texas, shall serve as the quitclaim deed of the City of Allen,
Texas, to the abutting property owners, First Baptist Church of Allen and Stanley Crossman, of all right, 4P -
title or interest of the City of Allen, Texas in and to the aforesaid street right of way and alley described in —
Exhibits "A" and "B", subject to the limitations and reservations of this Ordinance. to
SECTION 5. As a condition of this abandonment and as part of the consideration for the quitclaim to tv
Grantees herein, Grantees agree to indemnify, defend, release and hold the City of Allen, Texas whole and
harmless against any and all claims for damages, costs or expenses to persons or property that may arise
out of, or be occasioned by or from, the abandonment, closing, vacation and quitclaim by the City of
Allen, Texas of the rights-of-way described in Exhibits "A" and "B", and Grantees hereby agree to defend
any and all suits, claims, or causes of action brought against the City of Allen, Texas on account of the
same, and to discharge any judgment or judgments that may be rendered against the City of Allen, Texas in
connection therewith.
SECTION 6. That as a further condition of this abandonment and as a further part of the consideration
for the quitclaim to Grantees herein, Grantees agree to construct a twenty-four foot (24') fire lane in
accordance with the City of Allen, Texas standards to be dedicated by the replat of Block H Lot IA, Block
4, Lots 6, 7, 8A, 1A, 2A, 2B, 3A of Block 14 of the Old Donation Addition to provide for emergency
access to structures in Block H of the Old Donation Addition. Grantees further agree to pay all costs
associated with the relocation of any existing utilities located within the aforesaid street right-of-way and
alley.
SECTION 7. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage in accordance with
the provisions of the Charter of the City of Allen, and it is accordingly so ordained.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY,.TEXAS, ON THIS THE 3rd DAY OF De enber '1998.
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APPROVED AS TO ORM:
Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PeWG. Smith, TING CITY ATTORNEY Judy Mo on, CMC, CITY SECRETARY
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BEING a 0.0558 acre (2,430 square feet) tract of land situated in the James L. Reed Survey,
Abstract No. 758, in the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, also being part of that certain 20'
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Alley running through Block 15, Old Donation, an addition to the City of Allen according to the plat
thereof recorded in Volume 6, Page 152, Deed Records, Collin County, Texas, and being more
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BEGINNING at a 5/8" iron rod found for comer at the intersection of the east line of Birch Street
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(80' R.O.W.) with the south line of said Alley, at the northwest comer of Lot 1B, Block 15,
common with the northwest comer of that certain tract of land conveyed to First Baptist Church of
Allen by Warranty Deed recorded under County Clerk's File No. 98-0062871;
THENCE N05°33'58"E along the said east line of Birch Street, a distance of 20.51 feet to a 5/8"
iron rod found for comer at the southwest comer of Lot 6, Block 15, common with the southwest
comer of that certain tract conveyed to First Baptist Church of Allen by Warranty Deed recorded
under County Clerk's File No. 98-0062868;
THENCE S82"41'20'E along south line of Lots 6, 7, 8A, a distance of 118.88 feet to a 5/8" iron
rod set for comer in the south line of that certain tract conveyed as Tract II to Rodenbaugh by
Warranty Deed recorded in Volume 3294, Page 190, Deed Records, Collin County, Texas;
THENCE S07'31'58W departing the south line of said Tract 11, a distance of 20.50 feet to a 1/2'
iron rod found for comer at the northeast comer of Lot 3A, common with the northeast comer of
the aforementioned File No. 9&0082871 tract;
THENCE N82'41'20"W along the north line of said File No. 98-0062871 tract, a distance of
118.18 feel to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 2,430 square feet or 0.0558 acres of
land, more or less.
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BEING a 0.4344 acre (18,923 square feet) tract of land situated in the James L. Reed Survey,
Abstract No. 758, in the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, also being part of Birch Street (80'
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R.O.W.), and being more paniculady described as follows:
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BEGINNING at a pk nail found for comer at the intersection of the north line of Main Street (FM
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2170) (80' R.O.W.) with the west line of said Birch Street, also being the southeast comer of Lot
14, Block 4, Old Donation, an addition to the City of Allen according to the plat thereof recorded in
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Volume 6, Page 152, Deed Records, Collin County, Texas also being the southeast comer of that
certain tract conveyed to First Baptist Church of Allen by Warranty Deed recorded in Volume
2378, Page 759, Deed Records, Dallas County, Texas;
THENCE N07°29'22"E along the said west line of Birch Street, a distance of 250.00 feet to a 5/8"
iron rod set for comer at the northeast comer of Lot 16B, Block 4, also being the northeast comer
of that certain 50,000 square feet tract conveyed to First Baptist Church of Allen by Warranty
Deed recorded in Volume 2111, Page 44g, Deed Records, Dallas County, Texas;
THENCE N82°30'38"W along the north line of said 50,000 square feet tract, a distance of 3.75
feet to a 5/8' iron rod set for comer at the beginning of a non -tangent curve to the right which has
a central angle of 271 °07'53", a radius of 60.00 feet, a radial bearing of N55°08'01"E, and a chord
which bears S79°18'02"E-84.01 feet;
THENCE along said curve to the right, an arc distance of 283.93 feet to a 5/8" iron rod set for
comer in the east line of the aforementioned Birch Street, common with the west line of Lot 6,
Block 15, of the aforementioned Old Donation addition, in the west line of that certain tract
conveyed to First Baptist Church of Allen by Warranty Deed recorded under County Clerk's File
No. 98-0062868;
THENCE S07°25'20NV along the said common line, a distance of 110.20 feet to the a 5/8" iron
rod found for comer at the southwest comer of said Lot 6 and said File No. 98-0062868 tract, in
the north line of a 20' Alley running through said Block 15;
THENCE S05°33'56NV along the west terminus line of said Alley, a distance of 20.51 feet to a
5/8' Iron rod found for comer in the south line of said Alley, at the northwest comer of Lot 1B,
Block 15, common with the northwest comer of that certain tract conveyed to First Baptist Church
of Allen by Waramy Deed recorded under County Clerk's File No. 98-0062871;
THENCE 807`55'10"W along the west line of said File No. 98-0062871 tract, a distance of
115.09 feet to an 'k" cut found for comer in the aforementioned north fine of Main Street, at the
southwest comer of Lot IA, Block 15, common with the southwest comer of said File No. 98-
0062871 tract;
THENCE N82°09'23"W a distance of 80.08 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing
18,923 square feet or 0.4344 acres of land, more or less.
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HONORABLE HELLN STARNES
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Number: 99- 0124006
Type : OR 21.00
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CITY OF ALLEN
TO: ARGMEL STANGER, ACTING CITY MANAGER
FROM: -)I&kRCIE DIAMOND, SENIOR PLANNER
DATE: NOVEMBER 23,1998
RE: REQUEST BY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AND STANLEY
CROSSMAN TO ABANDON RIGHTS -OF WAY OF BIRCH STREET,
LOCATED NORTH OF MAIN STREET (F.M. 2170), BEING
LOCATED BETWEEN BLOCK 4 AND BLOCK 15, OLD DONATION,
CONTAINING 28,880 SQUARE FEET OF LAND AND A PORTION
OF A 20 FOOT ALLEY LOCATED TO THE EAST OF BIRCH
STREET LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 6, 7, 8A AND LOTS 1A, 2A, 2B
AND 3A OF BLOCK 14, OF THE OLD DONATION ADDITION,
CONTAINING 2,215 SQUARE FEET OF LAND.
SITE ANALYSIS
The properties requested to be abandoned are the rights -of -way of Birch Street, located
North of Main Street (F.M. 2170), being located between Block 4 and Block 15, Old
Donation Addition, containing 28,880 square feet of land and a portion of a 20 foot alley
located to the east of Birch Street located between Lots 6, 7, 8a and Lots 1 a, 2a, 2b and
3a of Block 14, of the Old Donation Addition, containing 2,215 Square Feet Of Land,
and as illustrated in Exhibit "A".
First Baptist Church of Allen, and Stanley Crossman (owner of the Attic Mini -
warehouse) has requested that the City of Allen abandon the rights-of-way described
above. The enclosed documents from TU Electric/ Lone Star Gas Company,
Southwestern Bell and TCI Cablevision of North Texas, indicate a willingness to
abandon these rights -of way. These letters contain various and financial considerations
that have to be adhered to prior to the actual reconstruction in this area. Further, a memo
is enclosed from the Director of Public Works indicating that the City is willing to
abandon these rights -of- way. Additionally, the City of Allen is requiring the following:
I. Replat Block 4, and Lots 6, 7, 8s, Is, 2a, 2b, 3a of Block 14 of the Old
Donation Addition. This replat shall incorporate the abandoned rights-of-way
and shall designate the fire lanes, as illustrated on Exhibit A,
2. Concoct the 24 foot fire lane to the City of Allen standards, which will
provide for emergency access to the structures in Block H, of the Old Donation
Addition.
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These additional provisions assure that the adjacent property owners will retain adequate
. circulation, and access to fire protection and utilities.
State Law Q 272.001, Tex. Loc. Gov't Code) provides that municipalities "upon
submission of a petition signed by all the owners of real property abutting a street or
alley, the governing body of any such city or town shall also have the power, by
ordinance, to vacate and abandon and close any street or alley." Therefore, the City
Council may elect to honor the request from the First Baptist Church and Stanley
Crossman to abandon and quitclaim the rights-of-way shown on the attached exhibit
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends that the City Council consider the request of First Baptist Church
and Stanley Crossman to abandon the rights-of-way described above based upon the
determination that the abandonment of these streets will not impair the City's traffic
circulation.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
The City Council, at their December 3, 1998 meeting should consider the request and
adoption of the attached ordinance.
STAFFINPUT
Ordinance
Exhibits "A" and "B" (legal descriptions - to be submitted)
Exhibit "C"
Letter from First Baptist Church and Stanley Crossman, dated November 12, 1998
Letter from First Baptist Church, dated November 12, 1998
Memo George Conner, Director of Public Works
Letter from TU Electric/Lone Star Gas
Letter from TCI Cablevision of North Texas
Letter from Southwestern Bell
Memo from Craig Gillis, Fire Marshall
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November 12, 1998
City of Allen
Atm: Marcie Diamond
Senior Planner
One Butler Circle
Allen, Texas 75002
Regarding: The proposed closing of Birch Street north of Main Street
Dear Ms. Diamond:
Mr. Stanley Crossman (owner of the Attic Mini -warehouse facility) and First Baptist Church of
Allen own the property adjacent to the Birch Street R.O.W. that is north of Main Street. The First
Baptist Church owns all of Block 4, west of the Birch R.O.W., and lots 6, 7, 8A, ]A, IB, 2A, 28,
3A and 3B of Block 15 east of the birch Street R.O.W. Mr. Crossman owns Block H to the north
of First Baptist Church property and surrounding the cul de sac.
We jointly request that the City close and abandon the Birch Street R.O. W. with the ownership of
the property being transferred in the appropriate proportions to the respective property owners.
We also request that the alley running mst/wast between lots 6,7, 8A, and IA, IB, 2A, 2B, 3A
and 3B of Block 15 from Birch to the west and to the southeast comer of lot 8A to the east be
closed and abandoned.
We have letters from all utilities stating that they do no object to closing Birch Street and the
alley, assuming that Mr. Crossman and First Baptist Church assume the costs for removing and
relocating any of the utilities as applicable.
We have talked with the Fire Marshall and First Baptist Church agrees to provide a 24' fire lane
(fire lane access and utility easement) running approximately 290' parallel to the east edge of
First Baptist property, from Main Street to the north edge of First Baptist Property (does not
include 40' of property, which was the old Boyd Street R.O.W. owned by Stanley Crossman of
Attic Storage). At this point, the fire lane will tum west and nm approximately 570' to Ash Drive
over what was previous the south 40' of Boyd Street R.O.W.
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City of Allen
Atm: Marcie Diamond
Senior Planner
One Butler Circle
Allen, Texas 75002
Regarding: The proposed closing of Birch Street north of Main Street
Dear Ms. Diamond:
Mr. Stanley Crossman (owner of the Attic Mini -warehouse facility) and First Baptist Church of
Allen own the property adjacent to the Birch Street R.O.W. that is north of Main Street. The First
Baptist Church owns all of Block 4, west of the Birch R.O.W., and lots 6, 7, 8A, ]A, IB, 2A, 28,
3A and 3B of Block 15 east of the birch Street R.O.W. Mr. Crossman owns Block H to the north
of First Baptist Church property and surrounding the cul de sac.
We jointly request that the City close and abandon the Birch Street R.O. W. with the ownership of
the property being transferred in the appropriate proportions to the respective property owners.
We also request that the alley running mst/wast between lots 6,7, 8A, and IA, IB, 2A, 2B, 3A
and 3B of Block 15 from Birch to the west and to the southeast comer of lot 8A to the east be
closed and abandoned.
We have letters from all utilities stating that they do no object to closing Birch Street and the
alley, assuming that Mr. Crossman and First Baptist Church assume the costs for removing and
relocating any of the utilities as applicable.
We have talked with the Fire Marshall and First Baptist Church agrees to provide a 24' fire lane
(fire lane access and utility easement) running approximately 290' parallel to the east edge of
First Baptist property, from Main Street to the north edge of First Baptist Property (does not
include 40' of property, which was the old Boyd Street R.O.W. owned by Stanley Crossman of
Attic Storage). At this point, the fire lane will tum west and nm approximately 570' to Ash Drive
over what was previous the south 40' of Boyd Street R.O.W.
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November 12, 1998
City of Allen
Atm: Marcie Diamond
Senior Planner
One Butler Circle
Allen, Texas 75002
Dear Ms. Diamond:
The First Baptist Church of Allen requests the following street closures and abandonment:
1. Close and Abandon the 80' R.O.W presently serving as Belmont Street from Cedar Drive on
the east to the west side of the intersection of Birch Street with Belmont Street. The
dimension of this of this R.O.W is 80' wide X 330' long. We agree to put a cul de sac on the
end of Belmont near Birch Street from the west. This cul de sac will be built in compliance
with the Allen Fire Departments regulations (see attached drawing from the Allen Fire
Department).
We agree to provide two 24' fire lanes (fire lane access and utility easement) to serve
buildings affected by this street closure. One fire lane will extend from Belmont Street south
to McDermott. This 24' fire lane will run parallel to the First Baptist Church west most
property line on lots 3 and I 1 of Block 2 of Old Donation. The second one will extend from
Belmont Street north to Main Street over Las 11, 12, 15 and 16 of Block 3, of Old Donation,
2. Close and Abandon the R.O.W. which is presently platted as firture potential Birch Street
extending from Main Street north approximately 330' X 80' and culminating in a cul de sac
just south of the Attic Storage property. See attachment, "Access and Abandonment
Exhibit."
3. Close and abandon the 20' alley related to the Birch Street Closure above. The alley runs
east from Birch Street to Cedar. It is between Lots IB, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B of Block 15 on
the south and las 6, 7, and 8A of Block 15 to the north. First Baptist owns all of these lots.
We do not own las 4A, 5, 8B, 9A, 10A. The alley abandonment request is only for the
portion related to First Baptist property. See attachment "Access and Abandonment Exhibit."
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We agree to provide a 24' fire lane (fire lane access and utility easement) running
approximately 290' parallel to the east edge of First Baptist property, from Main Street to the
north edge of First Baptist Property (does not include 40' of property which was the old Boyd
Street R.O.W. owned by Stanley Crossman of Attic Storage). At this point, the fire lane will
tum west and run approximately, 570' to Ash Drive over what was previously the south 40' of
Boyd Street R.O.W.
Other:
We agree to sprinkle the 9000 s.f. Administration building which is presently the Allen
Independent School District Administration Office, in lieu of providing fire lanes on a 58 car
parking lot on the preliminary site plan south of the existing administration building. We will
provide all fire lanes with appropriate properties per attachment received from the City of Allen
Fire Marshall. We will place fire hydrants per code requirements. We agree to install the sewer
manhole on Cedar Drive east of our Church Auditorium to serve the sewer connection to the
Flower Shop fronting Main Street, per earlier requirements to close Birch Street between Main
and Belmont.
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1' y L. Moore
Chaimun of the Building and Land Committee
Fust Baptist Church of Allen
• CITY OF ALLEN
September 18, 1998
Jennifer Johnson
204 East Main
Allen, TX 75002
Dear Mrs. Johnson:
In response to you letter dated August 28, 1998, the following relocations, additions, or
abandonments will need to be done to satisfy the Public Works Department.
1) As shown on Plan B, in order for Birch Drive and a portion of the alley to be
abandoned, the sewer line will either need to be cut, abandoned, and a clean out
installed in the alley on the First Baptist Church tract at Point 1, or a manhole will
need to be built at Point I and the 6' sewer line will can remain in service. If the
manhole is built, the City will be responsible for maintenance of the sewer line
starting at this new manhole.
2) As shown in Plan B, in order for the eastern half of Belmont to be abandon, the
existing 8" water line will need to be cut at Point 2 and Point 3. The fire hydrant
at Cedar and Belmont will remain in service. All water services to the First
Baptist Church and Allen I.S.D. buildings will need to be relocated to the water
line remaining in service.
These requirements are the minimum requirements necessary for the proposed right of
way abandonments. At the time of site review, replat, or building permit application,
additional fire line loops maybe required as need by the Fire Marshall.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 727-0166.
Sincerely,
George Conner, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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September 17, 1998
Mrs. Jennifer Johnson
First Baptist Church of Allen
204 East Main St
Allen TX 75002
RE: Proposed Street and Alley Closings
Dear Mrs. Johnson:
TUElectdc & Lone Star Gas have no objection to the street and alley closings
proposed in your letter dated August 28,1998, provided First Baptist Church of Allen
is willing to pay for any and all relocations.
The closing of Belmont Street will necessitate the relocation of an existing overhead
line on church property in a 10' wide strip easement. A 4" gas main, which is
currently in the south right of way will need to be relocated to Ash Street..
All gas and electric facilities on Birch Street may be removed, provided a new gas
main is installed along the west right of way of Ash Street.
Again, in closing, if all of the above is agreeable with First Baptist Church, TUElectric
& Lone Star Gas will relocate all facilities at the church's cost and will not need the
City of Allen's existing right of ways.
Sincerely,
Russell M Lewis
Utility Designer, Senior
TUElectdc & Lone Star Gas
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September 01, 1998
Ms. Jennifer Johnson
First Baptist Church
Allen, Texas 75002
Re: First Baptist Church Proposed Street and Alley Closing
Dear Ms. Johnson:
The cable facilities located on Birch Drive can be removed at
little cost to TCI Cablevision and will require a notice of
about two weeks to complete the task. The facilities located
along the right of way on Belmont Drive however, consist of a
fiber optic cable and several coaxial cables that are crucial
to operation. These facilities are costly and time consuming
to relocate and/or bury. The possible alternate routes will
require underground work as well as a railroad crossing. The
poles are property of other utilities and in the event of them
relocating facilities TCI Cablevision will have to relocate as
well. The time frame for such a project could possibly take up
to three or more months. I have enclosed my business card and
will be available for any further assistance you may need.
Sincerely,
Stan P. Johnson
Construction Manager
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September 30, 1998
First Baptist Church of Allen
204 Bast Main
Allen, Texas 75002
RE: First Baptist Church Proposed Street and Alley Closing, City of Allen, Texas
Dear Ms. Johnson,
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has some aerial facilities along Belmont Drive and
buried facilities on Birch Drive that would need to be relocated to accommodate the partial street
closings proposed in your letter. The cables on Belmont can not be removed or relocated until
the Allen ISD moves from their quarters. Once service is no longer needed by AISD, the cables
on Belmont could be removed by bringing an alternate feed from Main Street down Ash to
Belmont. The buried cable on Birch could be abandoned once cables are routed from Birch and
Main west to Ash then north for 300 feet and from Birch and Main east to Cedar the north 300
feet. We request that a utility easement be maintained where our present facilities are on
Belmont and Birch until they have been relocated.
The approximate cost for First Baptist Church would be between $16,000 and $19,000. The
work could be completed in 60-90 days.
Please call me at 975-569-4756 if you need additional information or when you are ready for us
to begin the relocation process.
Sincerely,
Terry Lemaster
Manager -Engineering (D)
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