Report Prepared by: Matt Livingston, Assistant Planner, Development Services
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SUBJECT: Adoption of a 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 West Main Street, Generally Located on the South Side of Main Street, Approximately 170 Feet East of M Street, and Setting a Public Hearing for September 16, 2024, (Vacation #24-01)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to set a public hearing for September 16, 2024, to vacate an approximately 2,346-square-foot easement at 534 W Main Street, generally located on the south side of Main Street, approximately 170 feet east of M Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2024-85, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, declaring its intention to vacate the Arbor Walkway South Easement (approximately 2,346 square feet) which would revert development rights to the property owner of 534 W Main Street (Vacation #24-01) 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 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 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 associated with the vacation.
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