30A - SANTIAGO CREEK LOT LINE ADJ

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 5, 2018 TITLE: APPROVE SANTIAGO CREEK BOUNDARY LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT (2467 NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE) (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1) CIAMANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 151 Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Approve Lot Line Adjustment No. 2017-02 to allow a property line boundary adjustment between the City's Santiago Creek property and an adjacent private parcel at 2467 North Riverside Drive, and authorize the City Manager to execute a grant deed to account for the portion of City property that will become part of the private parcel. In 2013, as part of an effort to understand the City's property limits near Santiago Creek, staff commissioned a topography survey of the section between Flower Street and the I-5 Freeway. The survey depicted small portions of private property improvements encroaching into the City's creek right-of-way. Improvements encroaching into City property from the single-family residential property owned by Ann and Eugene Andres at 2467 North Riverside Drive (Exhibit 1) include a tennis court, pool, and garage. A review of City records indicated that City permits were issued for these improvements over thirty years ago. In November 2016 and July 2017, Public Works Agency staff met with the property owners of 2467 North Riverside Drive to discuss resolution of the encroachment. The possibility of adjusting the property boundary was discussed, resulting in the entirety of private improvements to be wholly contained within the adjusted parcel, including the tennis court, pool, garage, and landscape area. The stated improvements have been continuously maintained by Mr. and Mrs. Andres (Exhibits 1 and 2). The proposed resolution was discussed with the City Attorney's Office and former City Manager Cavazos, and it was supported because it reduces or eliminates the City's liability and maintenance responsibility associated with the private improvements. This option also alleviates any potential issues related to the encroachment, particularly because the improvements were performed under City permits. Staff therefore recommends a lot line adjustment to effectively transfer a 4,283 square foot portion of City property to Mr. and Mrs. Andres for a payment of $1.00. Mr. and Mrs. Andres were responsible for the costs associated with hiring a private land surveyor for the preparation of 30A-1