The Charlotte City Council considered and approved a resolution to close three portions of public right-of-way adjacent to Pearl Park Way, formerly Baxter Street. The abandonment was requested by The Pearl Innovation District Management Company and Lookout NC Properties, LLC to facilitate future redevelopment of abutting parcels. City departments reviewed the petition and found no objections, concluding that the closing would not be contrary to the public interest, deprive property owners of reasonable ingress/egress, or contradict policies on preserving rights-of-way for connectivity. An easement will be reserved in favor of the City of Charlotte for access, maintenance, and replacement of Charlotte Water facilities.