REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
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, Right of Way Section
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention Number 1151-D to vacate a portion of a 16 foot-wide alley adjacent and south of Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2 of Walling Tract Map (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per Environmental Assessment Number P22-02292 per staff determination, pursuant to Sections 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention Number 1151-D to vacate a portion of a 16 foot-wide alley adjacent and south of Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2 of Walling Tract Map
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per Environmental Assessment Number P22-02292, pursuant to Sections 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and adopt Resolution of Intention No. 1151-D for the proposed vacation a portion of a 16 foot-wide alley adjacent and south of Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2 of Walling Tract Map and set the required hearing at 10:15 a.m. on March 30, 2023.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Juan Alvarez Macias, owner of Vibez Lounge is proposing to vacate a portion of a 16 foot-wide alley adjacent and south of Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2 of Walling Tract Map. The purpose of this proposed vacation is to eliminate an encroachment into the alley from existing patio improvements per site plan number P20-01790.
BACKGROUND
This portion of a 16 foot-wide alley was originally dedicated to the City of Fresno by map of Walling Tract, recorded October 7, 1936. The portion of the alley to be vacated will be incorporated into the development of the newly constructed patio improve...
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