Vacate Eastern Portion of Arbor Walkway North
534 W. Main Street
ATTACHMENT 6
The applicant is requesting partial vacation of an easement at 534 W. Main Street (United Way, Merced Chamber of
Commerce).
• Arbor Walkway used as mid‐block pedestrian path connecting a City parking lot to Main Street (between M St. and Canal St.) • The property owner would like to obtain development rights to provide outdoor restaurant and/or coffee shop on the eastern portion of the walkway.
• Walkway would be 52 inches wide. New lights and sidewalk maintained by City . This area to be maintained by City (650 s.f.).
• Eastern portion to be vacated (2,053 s.f.) to give property owner development rights.
Owner would like a cafe during daytime, possibly bar at night (but not part of this request)
Background
In 2021, the applicant originally requested vacating the entire easement (2,800 s.f.).
During the City Council public hearing process, it became apparent that the community and neighboring business still use this easement for access between City parking lots and Main Street.
City Council denied the Vacation request (Vacation #21‐03) and directed staff to work with the property owner and adjacent businesses to create an alternative proposal.
Background – Recent Action
October 19, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted a General Plan consistency for this request
November 7, 2022, the City Council set today (December 5, 2022) as the Public Hearing date for this item.
• Action:
After opening the Public Hearing, the City
Council may take action on this item.
Questions? Comments? Concerns?