Public Notice: Resolution of Intent to Permanently close unopened right of way of Windham Drive
TOWN OF LA GRANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO PERMANENTLY CLOSE UNOPENED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WINDHAM DRIVE
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §160A-299
Resolution No. 2025-___
WHEREAS, the Town of La Grange has received requests from adjoining property owners to permanently
close an unopened portion of a right-of-way identified as Windham Drive, which has never been
constructed or opened for public use; and
WHEREAS, the unopened section of Windham Drive extends beyond the existing improved street
through undeveloped property and serves no current or future public transportation purpose; and
WHEREAS, adjoining property owners, including Ms. Debbie Jones of 308 Robina Drive, have expressed
concerns about individuals traveling through the area and potential increases in traffic associated with
the current phase of the Blair Ridge Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of La Grange finds that the unopened right-of-way is not
needed for public use and that its closure would promote orderly land development, clarify property
boundaries, and eliminate unnecessary right-of-way from the Town’s inventory; and
WHEREAS, N.C.G.S. §160A-299 authorizes municipalities to permanently close any street or portion
thereof that is not needed for public purposes, following proper notice and a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, adoption of this Resolution of Intent is the first step in the statutory process and establishes
the date, time, and place of a public hearing to consider the proposed closure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of La Grange, North Carolina,
that:
1. Intent to Close: The Town Council hereby declares its intent to permanently close the unopened
portion of the right-of-way known as Windham Drive, more particularly described as follows:
Segment 1 (Windham Drive – Segment ID 236263 – 56658): Beginning at South Carey Street and
extending generally eastward to Robina Drive within the Town of La Grange municipal limits,
having an approximate length of 416.30 feet. The segment lies within the corporate limits of the
Town of La Grange, and is municipally owned. Detailed Legal Description in attached Addendum.
Segment 2 (Windham Drive – Segment ID 236307 – 56639): Beginning at Robina Drive and
extending generally eastward to a dead-end terminus within the Town of La Grange municipal
limits, having an approximate length of 538.76 feet. The segment lies within the corporate limits
of the Town of La Grange and is municipally owned. Detailed Legal Description in attached
Addendum.
2. Public Hearing: A public hearing on the proposed permanent closure of the unopened right-of-
way of Windham Drive shall be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the La
Grange Town Hall Council Chambers, 203 South Center Street, La Grange, North Carolina.
3. Notice of Hearing: The Town Clerk is directed to:
a. Publish this Resolution of Intent once each week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of
general circulation prior to the public hearing;
b. Post a copy of this Resolution at two or more prominent locations along the unopened portion
of Windham Drive proposed for closure for a minimum of twenty (20) days prior to the hearing;
and
c. Mail a copy of this Resolution by certified mail to all property owners adjoining the portion of
the right-of-way proposed to be closed.
4. Purpose: The purpose of this Resolution and the subsequent public hearing is to allow all
interested persons an opportunity to be heard on the question of whether closing the unopened
right-of-way of Windham Drive would be contrary to the public interest or would deprive any
individual owning property in the vicinity of reasonable access to their property.
5. Further Action: Following the public hearing, the Town Council may adopt an Order to
Permanently Close the Unopened Right-of-Way of Windham Drive if it determines that the
closing is not contrary to the public interest and that no property owner will be deprived of
reasonable access as a result of the closure.
Adopted this the 6th day of October, 2025.
Bobby Wooten, Mayor
