REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 22, 2019
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
BY: JASON A. CAMIT, PLS, Chief Surveyor
Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Right of Way Section
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intent Number 1132-D to vacate a portion of East Divisadero Avenue between North Blackstone Avenue and North Abby Street (Council District 7)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption for Assessment Number P18-03313 per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Adopt Resolution of Intent Number 1132-D to vacate a portion of East Divisadero Avenue between North Blackstone Avenue and North Abby Street
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Categorical Exemption for Environmental Assessment Number P18-03313 and adopt Resolution of Intent Number 1132-D for the proposed vacation of a portion of East Divisadero Avenue between North Blackstone Avenue and North Abby Street, and set the required hearing at 10:00 a.m. on September 19, 2019.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Vigen Incorporated on behalf of McDonald's USA, LLC is requesting the vacation of a portion of East Divisadero Avenue between North Blackstone Avenue and North Abby Street as shown on Exhibit "A" of the attached Resolution of Intent. The purpose of this vacation is to satisfy conditions of approval for Development Permit Number P18-01459.
BACKGROUND
This portion of East Divisadero Avenue was dedicated by deed recorded January 14, 1972 in Book 5977, Page 655, Official Records Fresno County and deed recorded February 15, 1972 in Book 5989, Page 829, Official Records Fresno County. These dedications were to accommodate the East Divisadero Avenue widening project. The development of the Community Regional Medical Center created a dead end s...
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