Report Prepared by: Francisco Mendoza-Gonzalez, Associate Planner, Development Services
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SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Declaring Intent to Vacate the Excess Portion of a Bicycle Path at 897 Lehigh Drive and Setting a Public Hearing for June 6, 2022 (Vacation #21-04)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a resolution of intent and set a public hearing for intent to abandon an excess portion of a City bike path at 897 Lehigh Drive.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2022-18, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, declaring its intention to vacate a 8,179-square-foot excess portion of a bicycle path at 897 Lehigh Drive, generally located on the north side of Lehigh Drive, approximately 500 feet west of San Jose Avenue. (Vacation #21-04) 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 #86-080 establishes a policy concerning costs associated with the vacation.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Request
The subject site is a 0.35-acre parcel owned by the City of Merced. The subject site is an undeveloped lot at the end of Lehigh Drive, abutting Fahrens Creek. The subject site is primarily intended for bi...
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