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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Vacation of a portion of the Southeast Corner of Jackson Street and California Avenue at 246 N Jackson Street; Vacation Case No. 191V
1. Resolution Ordering the Vacation
2. Resolution Adopting Plan No. 12-246
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Public Hearing
Approved for March 26, 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
That the City Council approve the following resolutions involving the Vacation of a portion of the southeast corner of Jackson Street and California Avenue at 246 N Jackson Street to facilitate the development of new 9,760 square-foot, three-story, 11-unit residential housing project:
1. Adopt a resolution ordering the vacation of said public street; and
2. Adopt Plan No. 12-246 (Street Vacation Map) showing the location of said southeast corner.
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.
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On November 2, 2022, the Planning Commission (PC) sustained the Planning Hearing Officer’s (PHO) 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 handicap ramp in compliance with current ADA requirements.
The subject street corner is improved with a non-ADA compliant handicap ramp. Upon vacation, the applicant will record a new street easement and construct a new handicap ramp in compliance with current ADA requirements.
The street easement required for the new ADA compliant handicap ramp will be included as a condition in the Resolution Ordering the Vacation.
Planning Commission Finding
By a Motion dated February 21, 2024, the Planning Commission approved the subject street vacation and found that it is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive General Plan of the City of Glendale, as amended, as required by State Government Code Section 65402 and Chapters 2.68 and 12.24 of the Glendale Municipal Code. The Planning Department’s Staff Report and the Planning Commission's motion are attached hereto as Exhibit 4.
Conditions of Proposed Vacation
All city departments, and various agencies and public utility companies were notified of the proposed vacation. Easements and conditions included in the resolutions are as follows:
1. A condition is included in the resolution for Case No. 191V that requires a public street easement for the construction of a new ADA compliant handicap ramp. The public street easement will be executed prior to the public hearing and will be recorded concurrently with the Street vacation resolution.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Staff has worked with the property owner to facilitate the vacation of the public street easement.
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Public Notices
As required by the California Streets & Highways Code Sections 8300 et seq., notice of the public hearing for the subject vacation was published in the Glendale Independent, and notices were posted at the southeast corner.
Public notification was provided to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed street vacation thru mailings as required by the Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 12.24.040.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The project is exempt from CEQA review as a Class 32 “Infill Development Project” as it meets all threshold criteria set forth in section 15332(a) through (e).
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: The City Council may elect not to approve the resolution as recommended herein. This would prevent the development of the business campus as envisioned by the applicant.
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: Plan No. 12-246 and Location Map (2 pages)
Exhibit 2: PHO Decision Letter
Exhibit 3: Planning Commission Motion Dated November 22, 2022 Exhibit 4: Planning Commission Motion Dated February 21, 2024, and Planning Staff Report