75A - PH - VACATE PORTION OF 5TH ST

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 16, 2019 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: ABANDONMENT NO. 19-01 TO VACATE A PORTION OF FIFTH STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3,2; 5, 3} CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 15' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Hold a Public Hearing and thereafter adopt a resolution vacating a portion of Fifth Street. DISCUSSION On January 19, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. NS 2935 approving Specific Development (SD) 92 for the Tiny Tim's Plaza properties located at 2223 and 2237 West Fifth Street. The Specific Plan allows the development of a 51 -unit affordable residential community project. A condition of the project requires excess right-of-way consisting of a 12 -foot -wide strip on Fifth Street to be vacated as shown on Exhibit 1. On March 16, 2019, Council adopted a resolution declaring the City's intent to vacate a portion of Fifth Street. The requested street vacation ordered by Resolution (Exhibit 2) will narrow Fifth Street consistent with adjacent segments, and would result in reduced automobile speeds and improved walkability in the area. The resulting street width of 60 feet is consistent with segments of Fifth Street east and west of the subject parcels and is consistent with the City's Circulation Element. According to a title report and City records, the City owns a street easement over the northern 12 feet of Fifth Street which, if vacated, would revert to the Tiny Tim's Plaza property. After vacation, the strip of property will be incorporated into the affordable residential community development project. The added area reduces the site's constraints and improves overall site function, such as setbacks, building location, and site accessibility. The development will improve Fifth Street consistent with adjacent properties by constructing new curb, gutter, sidewalk, and landscape parkway. Other improvements will include trees and street lights, and a bulb -out at Fifth Street and Hawley Street, contributing to neighborhood traffic calming. Parking will continue to be allowed along Fifth Street. Utilities, other government agencies, and City agencies have been advised of the street vacation. In addition, the Tiny Tim's Plaza revitalization would be required to complete any necessary utility relocations. 75A-1