Report Prepared by: Julie Nelson, Associate Planner, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Vacation No. 18-03 for the Adoption of Resolution Ordering the Vacation of a 20-Foot Wide Temporary Access Easement Located on a Portion of 7 Lots within the Summer Creek Subdivision, Generally Located West of McKee Road at Silverstone Drive
REPORT IN BRIEF
This report provides information regarding the vacation of a 20-foot wide temporary access easement located on a portion of 7 lots within the Summer Creek Subdivision generally located west of McKee Road at Silverstone Drive.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion continuing the Public Hearing to the City Council meeting of January 7, 2019.
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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
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
Bright Development is requesting the Vacation/Abandonment of the 20-foot-wide temporary access along the north property line of Lots 5, 6, 7, 17, 18, and 19, and along the southeast property line of Lot 130 within the Summer Creek Subdivision (see Location Map at Attachment 1). Bright Development is the owner of these lots, with the exception of Lot 5 (3549 Veranda Ct.), which is owned by Chris Curt...
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