REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of an Underground Electric Easement and a Water Easement at 2200 Lawson Lane
Report
BACKGROUND
On April 15, 2008, City Council approved the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Parcel Map, Rezoning, and Development Agreement for the Lawson Lane Office Campus Project (Project) at 2200 Lawson Lane (Property). On November 7, 2018, the City’s Architectural Committee approved the Project. The Sobrato Organization (Owner) is currently in the process of constructing the Project which includes three high-rise office buildings and two parking structures on a 16.4-acre site.
DISCUSSION
Due to the redevelopment of the Property, the existing underground electric easement and water 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 underground electric easement and the water easement to clear these unnecessary encumbrances on the Property. Any relevant facilities previously within the easements have been removed or abandoned. All departments having an interest in the easements concur that they are eligible to be vacated. Staff has reviewed this proposal and determined that these easements are no longer necessary for public purposes and therefore recommends that they be vacated according to subsection C of California Streets and Highways Code Section 8333.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The potential environmental impacts of the Project were addressed in the EIR approved by the City Council on April 15, 2008, and the EIR Addendum approved by the City’s Architectural Committee on November 7, 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, Water & Sewer Utilities Department and Silicon Valley Power.
PUBLIC CONTACT
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of an Underground Electric Easement and a Water Easement at 2200 Lawson Lane [APN 224-44-024 (2018-19); SC 19,145]; and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Resolution.
Staff
Reviewed by: Craig Mobeck, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution