TITLE
Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the 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 a portion of Lakewood Boulevard formerly known as La Plaza East of Lakewood Boulevard. (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 the 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.
On October 23,2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. RES-07-0144, declaring its intention to vacate the subject right-of-way, and set November 20,2007, as the date for the public hearing. A copy of the October 23,2007 City Council letter is attached as Exhibit B.
The proposed resolution was prepared by Deputy City Attorney Lori A. Conway on September 27, 2007.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
The date of this public hearing was set by City Council action.
FISCAL IMPACT
A vacation processing fee of $1,000 was deposited to the General Fund (GP) in the Department of Public Works (PW).
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
BODY
A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD FORMERLY KNOWN AS LA PLAZA EAST OF LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Respectfully Submitted,
CHRISTOPHER J. GARNER
ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
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PATRICK H. WEST |
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CITY MANAGER |