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File ID: 2022-01284 7/26/2022 Public Hearing Item 19.
Title: Vacation of a Portion of a 15-Foot-Wide Public Alley known as Katbell Alley, Proceeding No. VAC21-0003 [Noticed 7/11/2022 & 7/18/2022]
File ID: 2022-01284
Location: 1556 Bell Avenue, bounded by Katharine Avenue, Raley Boulevard, Bell Avenue, and Balsam Street, District 2
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion adopt a Resolution vacating a portion of a 15-foot-wide public alley known as ‘Katbell Alley’.
Contact: Jimmy Byrum, City Surveyor, (916) 808-7918, [email protected]; Jennifer Johnson, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-7754, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Services Manager, (916) 808-7035, [email protected], Department of Public Works
Presenter: Jimmy Byrum, City Surveyor, (916) 808-7918, [email protected], Department of Public Works
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Resolution
3-Exhibit A-Legal Description of Area to be Vacated
4-Exhibit B-Plat/Map of Area to be Vacated
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: To facilitate a commercial development project, “Bell Avenue Commercial Center”, Planning number P20-016, the owner of said project is requesting the vacation of a portion of the public alley known as Katbell Alley.
Policy Considerations: The action recommended in this report is consistent with the Sacramento 2035 General Plan and in compliance with the California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 8300- 8325.
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File ID: 2022-01284 7/26/2022 Public Hearing Item 19.
Economic Impacts: None.
Environmental Considerations:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The Community Development Department, Environmental Planning Services Division has reviewed this vacation/abandonment of the public highway easements and determined that this is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15305, as a Minor Alteration in Land Use Limitation.
The project consists of the minor alteration in land use limitations with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density.
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: None.
Rationale for Recommendation: The portion of the public alley known as ‘Katbell Alley’ subject to this request is unnecessary for present or prospective public use. The vacated area will facilitate the commercial development consisting of a two-story retail & office building and two drive-through restaurants.
Approval of this vacation request is consistent with the 2035 General Plan land use designation and the permissible densities and intensities of use for the project site. City staff, along with various agencies, support the vacation request.
Financial Considerations: The applicant is responsible for all fees required to process this application at no cost to the City.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
July 26, 2022
Vacation of a Portion of a 15-Foot-Wide Public Alley known as Katbell Alley, Proceeding No. VAC21-0003
BACKGROUND
A. The owner, Raley & Bell Properties, LLC, has requested vacation of a portion of the 15- foot-wide public alley known as ‘Katbell Alley’, located in the block bounded by Raley Boulevard, Bell Avenue, Katharine Avenue, and Balsam Street.
B. The vacation request of a portion of said alley is to facilitate the commercial development project, “Bell Avenue Commercial Center”, Planning number P20-016.
C. The City of Sacramento’s Planning Director reviewed this vacation proceeding pursuant to Sacramento City Code 17.912.030 and State of California Government Code Section 65402 and concluded that this vacation is consistent with the City of Sacramento’s 2035 General Plan.
BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE RECITALS, THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The 15-foot-wide portion of public alley, more specifically described in Exhibits A and B of this Resolution, is unnecessary for present or prospective public use and is vacated.
Section 2. The vacation of the 15-foot-wide portion of public alley, more specifically described in Exhibits A and B, is made pursuant to the State of California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Chapters 1-3, Sections 8300-8325.
Section 3. The City Council finds that the vacation has been submitted to and reported on by the City of Sacramento’s Planning Director and finds that the vacation is consistent with the City of Sacramento’s 2035 General Plan.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall cause a certified copy of this Resolution, attested by City Clerk under seal to be recorded. The vacation shall be effective when a City designee records this Resolution in the office of the County Recorder.
Section 5. Exhibits A and B are incorporated into and made part of this resolution.
Table of Contents:
Exhibit A - Legal Description of Area to be Vacated
Exhibit B - Plat/Map of Area to be Vacated