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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into record, conclude the public hearing, find that the area to be vacated is not needed for present or prospective public use; and, adopt resolution ordering the vacation of the portion of Maple Way (a named public alley) between Long Beach Boulevard and Alamo Court (a named public alley). (District 2)
DISCUSSION
To allow for the construction of a new 23-story tower and a 7-story mid-rise mixed-use buildings, with a total of 400 residential units, and the restoration of a designated Historic Landmark building (Acres of Books), the property owner(s) requested the vacation of the portion of Maple Way between Long Beach Boulevard and Alamo Court (Exhibit B to the Resolution). Consistent with California land reversion practices and Chapter 3, General Vacation Procedure, of the Public Streets, Highways, and Service Easements Vacation Law of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacated portion of the public right-of-way will revert to the adjacent property owner(s). If approved, this vacated property would allow the applicant to incorporate the area into the mixed-use development project.
On October 1, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. RES-19-0146, declaring its intention to vacate the subject location, and set November 12, 2019, as the date for the public hearing.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Amy R. Webber on July 30, 2019 and by Budget Analysis Officer Julissa José-Murray on October 23, 2019.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
The date of this public hearing was set by the October 1, 2019 City Council action.
FISCAL IMPACT
A final vacation processing fee in the amount of $3,577 was deposited in the General Fund Group in the Public Works Department. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
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