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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 9.1 Abandonment of a portion of the Easment and Right of Way for Access, west of chabot channelCITY OF DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: June 15, 1992 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Planning Staff '.1,_ PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND Carol R. Cirelli, Associate Planner Abandonment of a portion of the Easement and Right -of -Way for Access, West of Chabot Channel (APN 941-550-38, 39) In October of 1981, the County of Alameda rejected the offer of dedication of an approximate 33 foot wide private access road located on property owned by U-Haul of the East Bay for Parcel Map 3000 (see Attachment 1). The dedication was made for right- of-way purposes as an access and public utility easement. On November 12, 1991, the Dublin City Council rescinded the County's rejection of the street easement and right-of-way for access that was offered for dedication in Parcel Map 3000 and accepted the right-of-way for access and utility easements (see City Council Resolution - Attachment 2). The City intends to maintain the street along the west side of Chabot Channel and vacate a portion of the cul-de-sac located on the U-Haul of the East Bay and Dublin Commercial II property (see Attachment 3). The street is proposed to be extended north to connect with Dublin Boulevard Extension. This alignment was established as a Specific Plan in conjunction with the Dublin Boulevard Extension on April 25, 1988. PROJECT DESCRIPTION In order to establish the alignment along the west side of Chabot Channel, roadway and sidewalk improvements need to be constructed and extended northerly for connection to Dublin Boulevard Extension. The portion of the cul-de-sac proposed for abandonment is not required by the City. According to Section 65402(a) of the California Government Code, if a General Plan has been adopted, no street shall be abandoned or vacated until the location, purpose and extent of COPIES TO: ITEM NO. R. I Applicant Owner Address File PAGE 0 such street abandonment or vacation have been submitted to and reported upon by the planning agency as to conformity with said adopted General Plan. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission make the necessary finding that the proposed abandonment of a portion of the easement and right-of-way for access west of Chabot Channel is in conformance with the General Plan. The City Council will then hold a public hearing on the item in July of 1992. RECOMMENDATIONS: FORMAT: 1) Hear Staff presentation. 2) Take testimony. 3) Question Staff. 4) Deliberate. 5) Adopt Draft Resolution approving Exhibit A, or give Staff direction and continue the matter. ACTION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Draft Resolution Exhibit A, finding the proposed abandonment of a portion of the easement and right-of- way for access west of Chabot Channel to be in conformance with the Dublin General Plan. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A: Draft Planning Commission Resolution finding the proposed abandonment in conformance with the Dublin General Plan. Background Attachments: Attachment 1: Easement and Right -of -Way for Access Accepted for Dedication/Area to be Abandoned Attachment 2: City Council Resolution Accepting Offer of Dedication and Easements Attachment 3: Dublin Boulevard Extension/Connector Road -2- PAGE OF GJ RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN FINDING THE PROPOSED ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF THE EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR ACCESS WEST OF CHABOT CHANNEL TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE DUBLIN GENERAL PLAN WHEREAS, on October 23, 1981, the County of Alameda rejected the offer of dedication of right-of-way, access easement and public utility easement shown on that certain map entitled "Parcel Map 3000" filed November 3, 1981, in Book 131 of Maps at Pages 22 and 23, records of Alameda County, California; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin required said easement and right-of- way for access for public street purposes and for connection to the proposed Dublin Boulevard Extension; and WHEREAS, on November 12, 1991, the offer of dedication (32.76 foot easement and right-of-way for access) made by U-Haul of the East Bay, dated July 28, 1981 on Parcel Map 3000, was accepted by the City of Dublin; and WHEREAS, a portion of said easement and right-of-way for access is not required by the City of Dublin for constructing and extending roadway and sidewalk improvements for connection to Dublin Boulevard Extension. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE City of Dublin Planning Commission finds that the abandonment of a portion of the easement and right-of-way for access west of Chabot Channel is in conformance with the City of Dublin General Plan. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1992. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: Planning Director Planning Commission Chairperson EXHIBIT PAGE 3 OF & V co a Z 0 O 0 • z DIM fl ItA 1 : • • TT1'.CT 49TE 1' • �i 00 1 �U • • • • • • [ •0• [ ,., ,..ILI 1^ •.. • PAGE 4 OF RESOLUTION NO. 115-91 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RESCINDING REJECTION OF OFFER OF DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS, PARCEL MAP 3000, AND ACCEPTING OFFER OF DEDICATION AND EASEMENTS WHEREAS, on October 23, 1981, the County of Alameda Planning Director did reject the offer of dedication of right-of-way, access easement, and public utility easement shown on that certain map entitled "Parcel Map 3000" filed November 3, 1981, in Book 131 of Maps at Pages 22 and 23, records of Alameda County, California; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has succeeded Alameda County in interest regarding the offer of dedication; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin now requires said street right-of-way for public street purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED pursuant to the authority of Section 66477.2(a) of the Government Code of the State of California, that the City Council hereby rescinds the previous rejection of the offer of dedication of right-of-way and access and public utility easements in Parcel Map 3000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the offer of dedication made by U-Haul Company of East Bay, a California Corporation, dated July 28, 1981, on the aforesaid map of Parcel Map 3000 be, and the same is hereby accepted; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded at the office of the Recorder, Alameda County. ATTEST: PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of November, 1991. AYES: Councilmembers Burton, Howard, Jeffery, Moffatt, and Mayor Snyder NOES: None ABSENT: None c , City. Clerk`' a:\nov\reso3000 Mayor" Attachment PAGE OF Zia__ c }{ODUTON PL. • CI) < _ zU >4 H .a < 0 a I < < 0 'I a <= 0 =O 0 r40=F+ = _ ::- 0000 z < cn 0 za z < 7 0 '=' O • _ = C/7 K 11