Report Prepared by: Julie Nelson, Associate Planner, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Vacation No. 18-02 for the Adoption of a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of an Approximately 5.88 Acre Park Site Generally Located at the Southwest Corner of M Street and Arrow Wood Drive (Extended)
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will consider approving a Resolution to order the vacation of an approximately 5.88 acre park site generally located at the southwest corner of M Street and Arrow Wood Drive.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2018-69, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California ordering the vacation of an approximately 5.88 acre park site generally located at the southwest corner of M Street and Arrow Wood Drive (extended) (Vacation #18-02).
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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
Section 8335 of the Streets and Highways Code authorizes the City Council to vacate a right-of-way or easement by adopting a resolution of vacation. Section 8336 of that Code requires the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the resolution of vacation. Additionally, City of Merced Administrative Policy A-6 provides direction to staff for processing vacation requests, and City Resolution 76-80 establishes a policy concerning costs associated with the vacation.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The developer of Bellevue Ranch, Stonefield Home, Inc., is requesting the vacation of approximately 5.88 acres of land generally located at the southwest corner of M Street and Arrow Wood Drive (Attachment 1). This park site (Attachment 2) was dedicated as part of the Bell...
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