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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Set Public Hearing Date for Vacation of a portion of Southeast Corner of Jackson Street and California Avenue at 246 N Jackson Street; Vacation Case No. 191V
1. Motion Authorizing the City Clerk to Set a Public Hearing for the Subject Street Vacation.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Item
Approved for March 5, 2024 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The property owner has requested the vacation of a portion of the southeast corner of Jackson Street and California Avenue at 246 N Jackson Street for the construction of a new 9,760 square-foot, three-story, 11-unit rental housing project, with one unit being reserved for very low-income households. To facilitate the construction of the project, the street corner in front of the project is proposed to be vacated as shown on the location map in Exhibit 1.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the motion authorizing the City Clerk to Set a Public Hearing for the Subject Street Vacation.
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ANALYSIS
On June 29, 1972, a permanent easement and right-of-way for public street purposes was granted to the City of Glendale by easements at the northeasterly corner of Lot 2, Block 6, Town of Glendale, as recorded in Book 14, Pages 95 and 96 of Miscellaneous Records. This easement was recorded on July 6, 1972, as Instrument No. 2255, in Book D5520, Pages 963 and 964 of Official Records, County of Los Angeles, State of California.
On November 2, 2022, the Planning Commission sustained the Planning Hearing Officer’s decision granting with conditions the requested Density Bonus Review application as set forth in the Planning Hearing Officer’s decision letter of July 7, 2022 (PHO Decision Letter – Exhibit “2”). In addition to the conditions of approval set forth in the PHO Decision Letter, the Planning Commission’s approval of the Density Bonus Review application (PC Motion – Exhibit “3”) is also subject to the following condition:
Applicant must apply for and complete the conditional vacation of the existing street easement (Instrument No. 2255, recorded on July 6, 1972, in Book D5520 Pages 963 and 964) and record a new street easement covering the area of the existing street easement (to be vacated) together with any additional area required for the construction of a new curb ramp in compliance with current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
The subject street corner is improved with a non-ADA compliant curb ramp. Upon vacation, the applicant will record a new street easement and construct a new curb ramp in compliance with current ADA requirements.
The street easement required for the new ADA compliant curb ramp will be included as a condition in the Resolution Ordering the Vacation.
Planning Commission Finding
On February 21, 2024, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed street vacation for consistency with the goals and objectives of the General Plan. Their findings will be included in the Resolution Ordering the Vacation.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Staff has worked with the property owner to facilitate the vacation of the public street easement.
Public notification will be provided through mailings to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed alley vacation.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
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This project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as a Class 32 "In-Fill Development Project", pursuant to Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not approve the motion as recommended herein. This would prevent the development of a new 9,760 square-foot, three-story,11-unit rental housing project.
Alternative 2: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Daniel Hernandez, Interim Director of Public Works
Prepared by:
Ruel Villaluna, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
William F. A’Hearn, Senior GIS Project Manager
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Location Map
Exhibit 2: PHO Decision Letter
Exhibit 3: Planning Commission Motion