REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of an Emergency Vehicle Access Easement at 737 Mathew Street
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development
BACKGROUND
On February 6, 2019, the City’s Architectural Committee approved the revised McLaren Data Center Project, which consists of three four-story data center buildings totaling 541,000 square feet, an electric substation along Mathew Street, mechanical yard support areas, and surface parking lot (Project) at 737 Mathew Street (Property).
DISCUSSION
Due to the redevelopment of the Property, the existing emergency vehicle access 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 the Fire Department, 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
On February 6, 2019, the City’s Architectural Committee adopted the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program after considering the Mitigated Negative Declaration Proposal by the California Energy Commission for the Project.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional cost to the City other than staff time.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office and Fire 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> .
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of an Emergency Vehicle Access Easement at 737 Mathew Street [APN 224-40-012 (2020-21); SC 19,366]; and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Resolution.
Staff
Reviewed by: Craig Mobeck, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENT
1. Resolution