10 - Laserfiche WebLink

Existing (Old) Vineyard Avenue In preparing the development plans for the subdivisions along Old Vineyard Avenue, it was discovered that while additional right-of-way had been dedicated to Alameda County in the 1970's for the future widening of the roadway (Vineyard Avenue), this street widening was never completed. The street right-of-way was 50 feet before the additional dedication was made to the County. The original 50 feet of right-of-way width is more than adequate for the proposed Vineyard Trail; consequently, the additional 18-foot width is not needed. The 18-foot street dedication was made in fee title to Alameda County, which was then conveyed to the City pursuant to California Street and Highway Code section 989. It appears that this small portion of property has negligible value and its only logical use is for landscaping in the adjoining development. To allow this use of the excess right-of-way, the City will need to quitclaim its interest in the excess right-of-way to the adjoining property owner. The California Streets and Highways Code provides for an abbreviated, summary vacation procedure for public rights of way under certain conditions, including when there is excess right of way or when a street has been superseded by relocation. In this situation, not only has the excess portion of the right of way never been used as a street, but also the use of a portion of the existing Vineyard Avenue as a vehicular street has been superseded by the new alignment of Vineyard Avenue. In vacating this excess width of the existing Vineyard Avenue adjacent to the Reznick property, no property access will be cut off nor will any public service easement be terminated, as no utilities are located in this excess portion of the right of way. Staff is recommending that an Public Service Easement be reserved by the City along the 18-foot dedication for public utility purposes. The easement could be used if the PG&E 60 KVA overhead electric is required by the school construction to be moved to the opposite side of Old Vineyard Avenue. A disclosure to the future residents of the Tract 7815 regarding the potential 60 KVA line relocation has been required along with the other Vineyard Specific Plan disclosures. Staff recommends quitclaiming the City's interest in the 18 foot wide excess right-of-way to Threehand LP. Purchase and Sales Agreement As approved by the Council at its meeting of September 19, 2006, as compensation for the water reservoir parcel, the City has agreed to reimburse Mr. Reznick for final improvements to the required private access road. The First Amendment to the Purchase and Sales Agreement has been executed by the applicant. Agreements Applicant has provided to the City the following items: • Reimbursement Agreement for the construction of the water reservoir access road and related utilities; • First Amendment to the Purchase and Sales Agreement; Page 3 of 4