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Recommendation to adopt Resolution of Intention to vacate the northerly portion of the alley in the block south of Fourth Street between Orizaba and Gladys Avenues, setting a date for a public hearing on August 1, 2006, at 5:00 P.M.; authorize acceptance of a dedication of new east-west alley right-of-way in this block; and authorize the quitclaim of the reserved utility easement, upon satisfactory relocation of the existing public utilities. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
Owners of the Ralphs Market at 2930 East Fourth Street would like to remodel and expand their building to the south beyond their adjacent alley boundary. In order to do so, they would build a new alley approximately 60 feet south of the existing one. The new alley would be 20 feet wide, while the old alley is only 15 feet wide. In addition, the vehicle turning radius from the northsouth alley will be improved, due to greater width provided at that intersection. These proposed changes are shown on the attached Exhibit A.
Proceedings for this vacation are being conducted in accordance with Chapter 3, General Vacation Procedure, of the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law of the California Streets and Highways Code. Findings must establish that the subject right-of-way is unnecessary for present or prospective public use. The Department of Public Works supports this action based on the following evidence, facts, conditions and findings, establishing that the dedicated right-of-way to be vacated is unnecessary for present or prospective public use.
1. The owner of the Ralphs grocery store at 2930 E. Fourth Street submitted plans for the remodeling and expansion of their store, which necessitate the relocation of the adjacent east-west alley immediately south of their building. Plans for the store expansion were reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on February 16, 2006, subject to a City Council decision to relocate the alley. An exhibit showing the proposed ex...
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