HomeMy WebLinkAbout52 - PH-4 - PH for the Vacation of a Portion of Side - 11/3/2015CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 3, 2015 ITEM NUMBER: PH -4
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF SIDEWALK AND
LANDSCAPE EASEMENT AT 580 ANTON BOULEVARD
DATE: OCTOBER 22, 2015
FROM: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
PRESENTATION BY: ERNESTO MUNOZ, PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FARIBA FAZELI, CITY ENGINEER
(714)754-5335
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution ordering the vacation of a portion of Sidewalk and Landscape Easement
at 580 Anton Boulevard (Attachment 1).
2. Authorize execution of the Quitclaim Deed by the Mayor and the City Clerk (Attachment 2).
BACKGROUND
On October 6, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 15-53 (Attachment 3) declaring its
intention to order the vacation of a portion of sidewalk and landscape easement at 580 Anton
Boulevard, and setting this public hearing. 580 Anton Boulevard is being developed with The
Lakes Pavilions which will include new retail stores and sit-down restaurants with a total of
21,349 commercial square feet. Included will be a 250 -unit 7 -story residential apartment
complex.
On August 10, 2015, a report was presented to the Planning Commission outlining the proposed
vacation as required by Government Code Section 65402. Subsequently, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. PC -15-47 (Attachment 4) finding that the proposed vacation
of a portion of the sidewalk and landscape easement is consistent with the City's General Plan.
Vacation of a portion of this easement is being requested by Legacy Partners, property owner of
580 Anton Boulevard in conjunction with the proposed development. This vacation of portion of
the existing easement consist of the corner cut-off of 20 foot wide City sidewalk and landscape
easement located at the Northeast corner of Avenue of the Arts and Anton Boulevard
(Attachment 5).
ANALYSIS
Anton Boulevard is currently designated on the Master Plan of Highways as a Major street
(104 feet wide) and Avenue of the Arts is currently designated on the Master Plan of Highways
as a Secondary street (72 feet wide). Both streets are at their full right-of-way width and include
an additional 20 foot landscape easement. There is currently a class I bike path along Anton
Boulevard and a class II bike lane along Avenue of the Arts. Neither the existing bike facilities
nor pedestrian access will be impacted by this request to vacate the corner cut-off.
After the proposed vacation is approved and recorded, the subject vacated property will revert
back to the adjacent property at 580 Anton Boulevard.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The City could retain the remaining landscape easement and continue to be responsible for its
maintenance and safety.
FISCAL REVIEW
Once the area is vacated it becomes taxable square footage, resulting in additional property taxes
to the adjacent property owner to which the land will revert. This will result in additional revenue to
the City.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's Office has approved the attached Resolution of Intent as to form.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution ordering the vacation of a portion
of sidewalk and landscape easement at 580 Anton Boulevard. In addition, staff recommends that
the City Council authorize the execution of the Quitclaim Deed by the Mayor and the City Clerk
ERNESTO MUNOZ FARIBA FAZELI
Public Services Director City Engineer
ATTACHMENTS: 1 — Resolution ordering the vacation of a portion of Sidewalk and
Landscape Easement at 580 Anton
2 — Quitclaim Deed
3 — Resolution No. 15-53
4 —Planning Commission Resolution PC -15-47
5 — Site Plan
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Assistant CEO
Economic & Dev. Director/Deputy CEO
City Attorney
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