TITLE
Recommendation to adopt Resolution of Intention to vacate a portion of Lakewood Boulevard formerly known as La Plaza east of Lakewood Boulevard; authorize the acceptance of the dedication of additional right-of-way for Lakewood Boulevard and Stearns Street; and set date of hearing on the vacation for Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at
5:00 p.m. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
The owner of the triangular parcel at the northeast corner of Lakewood Boulevard and Stearns Street proposes to redevelop that site with a 6,404-square foot retail plaza with 6 commercial units. Twenty-six parking spaces are required for this development. It is proposed that the southwesterly 31.75 feet of an 82.32-foot wide local street right-of-way be vacated to allow the developer to claim the row of perpendicular parking spaces adjacent to the parcel as a part of this development. The right-of-way to be vacated is shown on Exhibit A.
Also as a condition of development, additional right-of-way is needed for widening Stearns Street and Lakewood Boulevard. The right-of-way to be dedicated is also shown on 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. On July 6, 2006, the City of Long Beach Planning Commission conditionally approved plans for a new retail plaza at 2200 North Lakewood Boulevard. Conditions include the vacation of the subject street portion and the widening of both Stearns Street and Lakewood Boulevard by 3 feet. The development plan is attached as Exhibit B.
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