Report Prepared by: Francisco Mendoza-Gonzalez, Associate Planner, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution to Vacate the Eastern Portion of the Arbor Walkway North Easement (Approximately 2,053 Square Feet) Which Would Revert Development Rights Back to the Property Owner of 531 W. Main Street, Merced, Generally Located on the North Side of Main Street, Approximately 150 Feet East of M Street
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the vacation of the eastern portion of the Arbor Walkway North easement (approximately 2,053 square feet) which would revert development rights back to the property owner of 531 W. Main Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2022-71, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, ordering the vacation of an eastern portion of the Arbor Walkway North easement (approximately 2,053 square feet) which would revert development rights back to the property owner of 531 W. Main Street (Vacation #22-03).
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by the Planning Commission and staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications by the City Council; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in 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 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.
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