Public Hearing
PROPOSED VACATION OF AN UNUSED
SECTION OF ORANGE STREET CUL-DESAC WEST OF EUCLID AVENUE. 2022-24 SC
Item 10.1
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Site Characteristics
Orange Street cul-de-sac
1,500 ft²
Dirt area adjacent to 1640 Orange St behind cul-de-sac barrier Separated from Euclid Ave to the east by chain link fence and embankment Overhead SDG&E facilities in the area (future easement) City technically responsible for maintenance of the area Confusion over private or public due to proximity to SFR Encampments and unauthorized access area in the past
Vacating area would allow for improved site drainage
Site Photos
Plat Map
Proposal
Although City technically responsible for maintenance of the area, property ostensibly part of applicant’s property due to them keeping the area clean
Previous security issues
Improve site drainage conditions
Run-off is causing erosion and the transportation of topsoil into the street Applicant owns underlying fee title of property to be vacated Encumbered by street right-of-way easement that is no longer in effect If vacated, area would revert back to the applicant’s property Overhead
Analysis
Street Vacation Procedures
City Council initiation (Feb 4, 2025)
Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code, Section 8313 and City procedure, Planning Commission must determine General Plan conformance
City Council public hearing
Area subdivided in 1924
Orange Street continued to the east and south (now Euclid Avenue) Area proposed to be vacated is a small & undeveloped segment of street right-of-way Not part of any paved street or thoroughfare
Construction of Euclid Ave cut off Orange St in this area Fencing of the area due to slope further separated from surrounding street network Not used for any form of motorized or non-motorized access Analysis (cont.)
General Plan Conformance
Not designated as road or street in the Circulation Element Not a traveled way
Vacation would allow for regular maintenance, site drainage improvements, security improvements City would no longer be responsible for maintenance
Save money and liability
Summary
General Plan does not identify the area as a road or street Proposed vacation does not conflict with the policies and goals of the General Plan Vacation would resolve maintenance, security, & drainage issues PC made finding of General Plan conformance
Staff recommending ordering of vacation
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