Report Prepared by: Francisco Mendoza-Gonzalez, Associate Planner, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Declaring the Intent to Vacate the Northern Portion of the Arbor Walkway Easement (Approximately 2,800 Square Feet) Which Would Revert Development Rights Back to the Adjacent Property Owner of 531 W. Main Street, Merced, Generally Located on the North Side of Main Street, Approximately 150 Feet East of M Street, and Setting a Public Hearing for June 21, 2021 (Vacation #21-03)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the vacation of the northern portion of the Arbor Walkway easement (approximately 2,800 square feet) which would revert development rights back to the adjacent property owner of 531 W. Main Street, Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2021-33, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, declaring its intention to vacate the Arbor Walkway north easement (approximately 2,800 square feet) which would revert development rights back to adjacent property owner of 531 W. Main Street (Vacation #21-03) and setting time and place for Public Hearing.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by Council; or,
3. Deny based on specific findings; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in Council motion).
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 pursuant to Section 8335 of the Code, and shall be recorded pursuant to Section 8336. The City of Merced Administrative Policies and Procedures No. A-6 provides direction to staff for processing vacation requests, and City Resolution 86080 establishes a policy concerning costs asso...
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