REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 23, 2020
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 1136-D to vacate a portion of a public utility easement in North Dearing Avenue (now abandoned) between East Fir Avenue and East Herndon Avenue (Council District 6)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption for Environmental Assessment Number P19-00141 per staffs determination, pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Adopt Resolution of Intent Number 1136-D to vacate a portion of a public utility easement in North Dearing Avenue (now abandoned) between East Fir Avenue and East Herndon Avenue
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption for Environmental Assessment Number P19-00141 and adopt Resolution of Intent Number 1136-D for the proposed vacation of a public utility easement in North Dearing Avenue (now abandoned) between East Fir Avenue and East Herndon Avenue, and set the required public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on May 14, 2020.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Herndon Fir Partners, LLC are requesting the vacation of a public utility easement in North Dearing Avenue (now abandoned) between East Fir Avenue and East Herndon Avenue as shown on Exhibit "A" of the attached Resolution of Intent. The purpose of this vacation is to accommodate development per site plan P19-00141.
BACKGROUND
This portion of North Dearing Avenue between East Fir Avenue and East Herndon Avenue was vacated by the City of Fresno on February 21, 1989 by Resolution Number 88-225 as Instrument No. 89018650, Official Records Fresno County. Said resolution also reserved a public utility easement over th...
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