Title:
Title
Summary Vacation of the Easterly 2.5’ Public Utility Easement Adjacent to Mabry Drive between Portage Way and Bowden Square Way
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FileID
File ID: 2018-01590
Location
Location: District 1
Recommendation:
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution vacating the easterly 2.5-foot portion of a 12.5-foot public utility easement to accommodate new construction of single-family residential units.
Contact: Jair Bautista, Engineer Technician, (916) 808-7929; Jennifer Johnson, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-7754; Nader Kamal, Interim Engineering Services Manager, (916) 808-7035, Department of Public Works.
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Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Resolution
3-Exhibit A-Legal Description of Area to be Vacated
4-Exhibit B-Plat/Map of Area to be Vacated
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: KB Home Sacramento Inc. is requesting a 2.5-foot vacation of a portion of a 12.5-foot PUE parallel to Mabry Drive running north/south from Portage Way to Bowden Square Way, as dedicated on the Final Map of “Master Parcel Map titled “Schumacher Property Phase 9” (198 P.M. 4). Approval of this vacation request will facilitate new construction of 13 single-family units along Mabry Drive. The proposed vacation will not affect the adjacent curb, sidewalk, and nearby planned bike path. The proposed abandonment area is approximately 1,550 square feet and runs an estimated 624 linear feet. The request to partially vacate the easement will result in a 10-foot easement.
Policy Considerations: The action recommended in this report is consistent with the Sacramento 2035 General Plan and in compliance with the California Streets and Highways Code Sections 8300-8336, including Section 8333 (c) in that the easement proposed to be vacated is an excess easement and there are no public facilities located within the easement.
Economic Impacts: None
Environmental Considerations: The Community Development Department, Environmental Planning Services Division has reviewed this proposed vacation of easement for public purposes and determined that this is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15305, Minor Alteration in Land Use Limitation. The project consists of the minor alteration in land use limitations with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density.
Sustainability: Not applicable
Commission/Committee Action: None
Rationale for Recommendation: Approval of this abandonment request will facilitate the construction of new single-family housing units. City staff, along with various agencies, supports the vacation request.
Financial Considerations: The applicant is responsible for all fees required to process this application at no cost to the City.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable