Report Prepared by: Matt Livingston, Assistant Planner, Development Services Department
Title
SUBJECT: Request to Continue the Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Declaring the Intent to Vacate the Arbor Walkway South Easement (Approximately 2,346 Square Feet) Which Would Revert Development Rights Back to the Property Owner of 534 W. Main Street, Generally Located on the South Side of Main Street, Approximately 170 Feet East of M Street (Vacation #24-01)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers continuing the public hearing for the vacation of the southern portion of the Arbor Walkway easement (approximately 2,346 square feet), at 534 W Main Street, generally located on the south side of Main Street, about 170 feet east of M street. which would revert development rights back to the adjacent property owner of 531 W. Main Street, to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of October 7, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion continuing the public hearing for Vacation #24-01 to the October 7, 2024, City Council meeting.
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AUTHORITY
Part 3, Chapter 3 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California authorizes the City Council to vacate a right-of-way or easement. The vacation shall be made by adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing pursuant to Section 8320 of the Streets and Highways Code and shall be recorded pursuant to Section 8325. The City of Merced Administrative Policies and Procedures No. A-6 provides direction to staff for processing vacation requests, and City Resolution 86-80 establishes a policy concerning costs associated with the vacation.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Request
This public hearing needs to be continued to the October 7, 2024, City Council meeting to allow staff additional time to prepare the required documentation.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
There would be no impact on City resources with this action.