When and where is the hearing to consider closing the alleys?

The hearing is June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanford City Council Chambers, 225 E. Weatherspoon St.

Who requested the alley closures?

Brick Capital CDC requested both closures; Mirna M. Mencia E. and Edilberto Lobo also requested the Alcott Street alley closure.

How will I be notified if my property abuts the alley?

The City Clerk will send registered letters to each owner abutting the affected alleys and publish the resolution once a week for four weeks in the Sanford Herald.

Public Hearing — 225 E. Weatherspoon St., Sanford, NC

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The City Council of Sanford will hold a public hearing on June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to consider closing two unopened alleys along Chatham Street and Alcott Street requested by Brick Capital CDC and private property owners. The hearing may affect adjacent property access and ownership interests.

Key Takeaways

Public hearing: June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers, 225 E. Weatherspoon St.
Proposal: close unopened alleys on Chatham and Alcott Streets
Requesters include Brick Capital CDC and named property owners
Notice will be published weekly for four weeks

Published: May 21, 2026 · today
Category: Public Hearing
City: Sanford
Address: 225 E. Weatherspoon St., Sanford, NC · 8 filings

Research context

8 filings at this address 10 public hearing notices in Sanford (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the public hearing
Go to City Council Chambers, 225 E. Weatherspoon St., on June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to voice support or concerns.
2
Check if you are an abutting owner
If your property borders the alleys (parcels 9642-97-1591-00, 9642-97-2671-00, 9642-97-1690-00), expect a registered letter from the City Clerk.
3
Monitor published notices
Review the Sanford Herald for the weekly resolution notice over the next four weeks for updates and final actions.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the hearing to consider closing the alleys?: The hearing is June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanford City Council Chambers, 225 E. Weatherspoon St.
Who requested the alley closures?: Brick Capital CDC requested both closures; Mirna M. Mencia E. and Edilberto Lobo also requested the Alcott Street alley closure.
How will I be notified if my property abuts the alley?: The City Clerk will send registered letters to each owner abutting the affected alleys and publish the resolution once a week for four weeks in the Sanford Herald.

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Legal terms in this notice

Resolution of Intent: A formal statement that the council plans to consider an action and will hold a hearing.
Unopened alley: A recorded alley right-of-way that has not been developed or opened for public use.
Abutting owner: A property owner whose land immediately borders the street or alley proposed for closure.

Full Notice Text

A RESOLUTION 
DECLARING THE 
INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE CLOSING OF AN 
UNOPENED ALLEY ALONG CHATHAM STREET
THAT SPLITS PARCEL 9642-97-1591-00
AND AN UNOPENED 
ALLEY ALONG ALCOTT STREET BETWEEN 
PARCELS 9642-97-2671-00 AND 9642-97-1690-00 & 9642-97-1591-00
 
WHEREAS G. S. 160A-299 authorizes the City Council to close public streets and alleys; and
 
WHEREAS the City Council considers it advisable to conduct a public hearing for the purpose of giving consideration to the closing of an unopened alley along Chatham Street that splits parcel 9642-97-1591-00 at the request of Brick Capital CDC and an unopened alley along Alcott Street between parcels 9642-97-2671-00 and 9642-97-1690-00 & 9642-97-1591-00 at the request of Brick Capital CDC, Mirna M. Mencia E., and Edilberto Lobo,
 
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council meeting in regular session:
 
1. That a meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd day of June, 2026, at the City Council Chambers at 225 E. Weatherspoon St., to consider a resolution closing of an unopened alley along Chatham Street that splits parcel 9642-97-1591-00 at the request of Brick Capital CDC and an unopened alley along Alcott Street between parcels 9642-97-2671-00 and 9642-97-1690-00 & 9642-97-1591-00 at the request of Brick Capital CDC, Mirna M. Mencia E., and Edilberto Lobo.
 
2. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Resolution of Intent once a week for four weeks in the Sanford Herald.
 
3. That the City Clerk is further directed to transmit by registered letter to each owner of property abutting upon said street or alley a copy of this Resolution of Intent.
 
ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2026.

Rebecca Wyhof Salmon, Mayor
 
ATTEST:
 
Bonnie Bryant, City Clerk
Susan C. Patterson, City Attorney

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