DePaul Avenue alley vacation amid subdivision litigation
Summary
Residents petitioned to vacate a portion of alley off DePaul Avenue that's tied up in a larger fight over an approved subdivision. Vacating it could cut off access to nearby property, and the city attorney warned acting while the plat lawsuit is pending carries legal risk.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The outcome shapes a residential subdivision and whether a neighborhood alley with mature oak trees is vacated.
Neighbors near the alley who want the green space and trees preserved if the vacation ultimately proceeds.
The developer and owners of the landlocked property could lose alley access if the vacation is eventually approved.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Jul 16, 2026
Residents near DePaul Avenue are fighting a developer's subdivision plan and a related alley vacation, with a lawsuit over the preliminary plat pending in circuit court. The council tabled the vacation 5-4 until its attorney clears the legal questions.
City Council Committee Meeting - Jul 16, 2026
Residents petitioned to vacate a portion of alley off DePaul Avenue that's tied up in a larger fight over an approved subdivision. Vacating it could cut off access to nearby property, and the city attorney warned acting while the plat lawsuit is pending carries legal risk.
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