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Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for condominium purposes have been satisfied; approve the final map for Tract No. 73438 located north of Broadway and west of Elm Avenue; and, accept Categorical Exemption 15-073. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
In accordance with Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 20.16, State of California Government Code Section 66458, applicable local subdivision ordinances and subsequent rulings, a final subdivision map conforming to State Subdivision Map Act requirements shall be approved by the City Council. The developer has submitted a duly certified final map of Tract No. 73438, which is in conformance with the conditions and requirements placed on the tentative map approved by the Planning Commission on August 20, 2015.
City Ventures, the developer of the condominium project located at 227 Elm Avenue, requests final subdivision map approval for the construction of a 40-unit townhome condominium building. The subdivision map proposes to abandon the eastern portion of the east/west alley known as East Maple Way to which bisects site, and dedicate two-feet for alley widening purposes adjacent to the project site along Alamo Court (Exhibit A). The Department of Public Works supports this action pursuant to State of California Government Code Section 66434(g), which allows for public streets and easement to be abandoned on a subdivision final map.
In conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Categorical Exemption Number 15-073 (Exhibit B) was issued for this project.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Linda T. Vu on October 10, 2016 and by Revenue Management Officer Julissa José-Murray on October 18, 2016.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is requested on November 1, 2016, to allow the developer to complete the tract development.
FISCAL IMPACT
A subdivision processing fee of $11,682 was deposited in the General Fund (GF) in the P...
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