HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - RAILROAD AVE VACATION (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: March 27, 2001
City Manager Approi
Item to be presented
SUBJECT: SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF RAILROAD AVENUE
DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Engineering Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of those portions of Railroad
Avenue shown on the attached exhibit, subject to reservation of a utility easement; and
direct staff to record a certified copy of the resolution with the office of the
Registrar -Recorder of the County of Los Angeles.
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Railroad Avenue was widened and realigned as part of the downtown Newhall
revitalization capital project. Due to the realignment, the portion being vacated is no
longer needed for public use and is excess right-of-way. The owner of the adjacent property
(auto repair business) requests that the portion be vacated in order for the property to be
used by the current business as additional parking. Staff finds that this is a feasible
request and recommends approval.
There are several utilities within the area to be vacated. Per Section 8340 of the Streets
and Highway Code, the local agency is authorized to reserve easements for the existing
utilities. The resolution for this item reserves the entire area being vacated as a
non-exclusive easement for utility purposes.
Exhibits "A" and "B" provide a description and a map of the area being vacated and
reserved.
The applicant will install improvements (decorative fencing) in the vacated area in
accordance with the guidelines of the Newhall Outdoor Screening Beautification program.
Prior to recordation of the vacation, the applicant will sign a covenant agreeing to maintain
the fencing and any landscaping, subject to terms and conditions of the City.
Under Section 8334 of the Streets and Highways Code, the legislative body of a local agency
may summarily vacate any street right-of-way that is excess right-of-way not required for
street or highway purposes.
Agenda Item:
Adopted: A,� -61-313 g
SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF RAILROAD AVENUE
March 27, 2001- Page 2
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
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None.
Resolution for Summary Vacation
Exhibit "A"— Legal Description
Exhibit "B"— Vicinity Map and Site Map
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