Reasons why the project is exempt:
Section 15305 (Class 5/Minor Alteration in Land Use Limitations) of the CEQA Guidelines exempts projects characterized as minor alterations in land use limitations from the provisions of CEQA. The proposed project is consistent with the conditions of Section 15305, as demonstrated in the attached Categorical Exemption Determination for Environmental Assessment Application No. P23-01378.
Lead Agency Contact Person: Brittany Martin, Planner II City of Fresno Planning and Development Department
Full telephone no.: (559) 621-8059
If filed/signed by the applicant:
Attach certified document of exemption finding D (check if attached) Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? D Yes D No Signature:a..� Date: 1o-Sl-;:):5
Printed N�l=ela, Supervising Planner
City of Fresno Planning and Development Department
1Z1 Signed by Lead Agency D Signed by applicant.
Attachments: Feasibility Study Findings Dated March 30, 2023 Exhibits A and B
Categorical Exemption Environmental Assessment No. P23-01378
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
City Hall Scott L. Mozier
2600 Fresno Street, RM 4016 Public Works Director Fresno, California 93721
Ph. (559) 621-8800
www.fresno.gov
March 30, 2023
Brandton K. Leitze
Rich Development
500 South Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 304
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
SUBJECT: PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 336 OF J. C. FORKNER FIG GARDENS SUBDIVISION NO. 3
The vacation feasibility study you requested has been c ompleted. Findings indicate the vacation proposal is feasible subje ct to no conditions . If you cho ose to move for ward with a summary vacation, please see the instructions below.
A processing fee in the amount of $1,555.00 is required to cover the cost of administration and legal notices prior to continuing this process for City Council action. An Environmental Assessment ( EA) for the entire project that accurately addresses the vacation is required to proceed with the vacation. If you do not have one, the EA application and fee should be submitted to the City of Fresno ’s Planning and Development Department. The planner for the project can provide you with further information about the environmental assessment. Once the EA has been completed, please provide a copy to us.
For your information, the City of Fresno has only an easement interest in the subject area and the City has no legal authority to make a determination as to what portion of the underlying fee title to the vacated area may be added to adjacent properties.
The study done for this proposed vacation will expire in one year. Therefore , please notify this office by March 30, 2024, of your intention regarding the pursuit of this vacation.
Please contact me at (559) 621-8681 or by email at [email protected] if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Jason A. Camit, PLS
Chief Surveyor
Attachment: None
P.W. File No. 13225