REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of the Public Utility Easements, Storm Drain Easement, Wire Clearance Easement, and Water Line Easement at 2780 El Camino Real
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing, and Transportation Development
BACKGROUND
On May 22, 2018, City Council (Agenda Item 11) approved the General Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for the Moonlite Lanes Townhomes project (Project) located at 2780 El Camino Real (Property). The Project consists of 58 townhome units on a 2.87-acre site.
DISCUSSION
Due to the redevelopment of the Property, the existing public utility easements, storm drain easement, wire clearance easement, and water line easement encumbering the Property have been relocated or determined to be excess, and these easements are no longer necessary. The owner has requested that the City vacate the subject easements to clear these unnecessary encumbrances on the Property. Any relevant facilities previously within said easements or portions to be vacated have been removed or abandoned. All departments and agencies having an interest in the easements concur that the easements are eligible to be vacated. Staff has reviewed this proposal and found that these easements are no longer necessary for public purposes and therefore recommend that they be vacated according to subsection C of California Streets and Highways Code Section 8333.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The potential impacts of the Project are addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and the Mitigation Monitoring or Reporting Program (MMRP) that were approved by City Council on May 22, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional cost to the City other than staff time and expense.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office, Silicon Valley Power, and the Water and Sewer Utilities Department.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of the Public Utility Easements, Storm Drain Easement, Wire Clearance Easement, and Water Line Easement at 2780 El Camino Real [APN 290-16-018 (2020-21); SC 21-0022]; and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Resolution.
Staff
Reviewed by: Craig Mobeck, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Rajeev Batra, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution