REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
May 24, 2018
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
JASON A. CAMIT, PLS, Chief Surveyor
Public Works Department, Engineering Division - Chief Surveyor Section
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention No. 1124-D to vacate a portion of West Nielsen Avenue at the southwest corner of West Nielsen Avenue and South West Avenue; and setting the public hearing for June 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. EA-17-167.
2. Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention No. 1124-D to vacate a portion of West Nielsen Avenue at the southwest corner of West Nielsen Avenue and South West Avenue.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution of Intention No. 1124-D for the proposed vacation of a portion of West Nielsen Avenue at the southwest corner of West Nielsen Avenue and South West Avenue, and set the required hearing at 10:00 a.m. on June 14, 2018.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Don Pickett & Associates, Inc. is requesting the vacation of a portion of West Nielsen Avenue at the southwest corner of West Nielsen Avenue and South West Avenue as described in Exhibit "A" and as shown on Exhibit "B" of the attached Resolution of Intent. The purpose of this vacation is to satisfy a condition of approval for Development Permit Application No. D-17-167 to dispose of excess right-of-way.
BACKGROUND
The proposed vacation of a portion of West Nielsen Avenue was previously dedicated to the County of Fresno by Instrument No. 15124, recorded February 15, 1973, Official Records Fresno County as public street right-of-way. The City of Fresno annexed this area from Fresno County on December 27, 1982. The City ...
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