REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of an Underground Electric Easement at 2950-2970 Lakeside Drive
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development
BACKGROUND
On December 10, 2015, the City's Planning Commission approved a Use Permit to allow a seven-story, 188-room hotel and 160 parking spaces (Project) at 2950-2970 Lakeside Drive (Property).
DISCUSSION
Due to the redevelopment of the Property, the existing Underground Electric Easement encumbering the Property has been relocated or determined to be excess, and this easement is no longer necessary. The property owner has requested that the City vacate the subject easement to clear this unnecessary encumbrance on the Property. Any relevant facilities previously within the easement have been removed or abandoned and Silicon Valley Power, the only agency having an interest in said easement, concurs that the easement is eligible to be vacated. Staff has reviewed this proposal and found that this easement is no longer necessary for public purposes and may be vacated according to subsection C of California Streets and Highways Code Section 8333.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Categorically Exempt per Sec 15332, In-Fill Development Project.
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 and Silicon Valley Power (Electric Department).
PUBLIC CONTACT
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