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Staff Report - Request to Vacate Laurel AveTO: W. H. AVERY, TOWN MANAGER FROM: R. L. WARNICK, DIKECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS SUBJECT: REQUEST TO VACATE LAUREL AVENUE DATE: APRIL 17, 1980 A number of property owners abutting Laurel Avenue have asked that the Town vacate Laurel Avenue as a public street. Enclosed is a petition signed by 21 people requesting vacation. Laurel Avenue between Wissahickon and Fairview Avenue is not used as a street, but was offered for dedication years ago. In order to clear title to the land, the Town would have to vacate the right-of-way. State law provides the following procedure for this type of vacation: 1. The Town Council adopts a Resolution of Intention to vacate excess right-of-way, and sets a public hearing no sooner than 15 days following adoption of the Resolution of Intention, and no sooner than 10 days following advertisement of a Notice of Public Hearing on Street Vacation. 2. Council holds a public hearing, and adopts an Order of Vacation, provided they find the portion of the street unnecessary for present or prospective public street purposes. It should be noted that the petition asks that Laurel Avenue be vacated and 'Tre-dedicated'? to the property owners on either side. We advised the petitioners that the Town could vacate the land, but could not re -dedicate it. In other words, the Town can only give up any public interest in the land. The question of who would acquire title if the Town gives up its interest is a matter of law. It is our understanding that the petitioners are aware of this, and desire to proceed. We have typically asked parties requesting an abandonment to pay a $100 fee, to help pay for the cost of the proceedings. If the Council desires to proceed with the vacation, it is recommended that, at the meeting of April 21, 1980, they take the following action: Item XII(D) II W. H. AVERY, TOWN MANAGER -2- APRIL 17, 1980 1. Determine if a fee will be required to help pay for the cost of the proceedings. 2. Set this matter for public hearing on May 19, 1980. 3. Adopt the Resolution of Intention. 4. Direct the advertisement of the Notice of Public Hearing on Street Vacation. 4.„Ll(lazi-yke% R. L. WARNICK Director of Public Works RLW:pm Attachment cc: Regular Distribution TOWN MANAGER COUNCIL AGENDA INASMUCH AS THE t..;A DESIGNATED LAUREL AVENUE BETWt,EN WISSAHICKON AND FAIRVIEW AVENUE IS NOT A PUBLIC THOROFARE AND HAS NEVER BEEN A PUBLIC THOROFARE, WE REQUEST THE TOWN VACATE THE AREA, AND REDEDICATE IT TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON EITHER SIDE WITH PROVISIONS MADE FOR NECESSARY EASEMENTS. e‘, 41, nil n7t/tAto-e7-1.-- .,14/j61,4.i i ?fit l�Z�z��z (tie,,r14,-)0._ 0--N-4.../..tvi:.-____. t. dic)./zA: a Aid:6a; 3 z 3 %�-G1/z-f 4w-a"*- t''t 5? 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Blaney Ave., Cupertino, Califo newspaper of general circulation, print published every Wednesday in the Milpitas, County of Santa Clara; and newspaper has been adjudged a newspa general circulation by the Superior Court County of Santa Clara, State of California, the date of February 7, 1964, Case NI 101039; that the notice of which the annex) printed copy (set in type not smaller that pareil), has been published in each regula entire issue of said newspaper and not i supplement thereof on the following dal wit: MAY all in the year 19 ` 9 RESOLUTION NO. 1980-48 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION fornia, is set as thetime Townf TO VACATE A PORTION OF public hearing by the LAUREL AVENUE. Council concerning this street RESOLVED, the Town vacation, during which all per - Council of the Town of Los sons interested in or objecting Gatos elects to proceed under to the vacation of the above the provisions of Division 9, described street may appear heard. Part 3 (Section 8300 through FINALLY RESOLVED: R3-211 of Streets and Highways FThe Town Clerk is Code, and intends to vacate a 1.authorized and is hereby di - public street in the Town of Los s portion of Laurel Avenue, a rected to publish a copy of this Gatos, County of Santa Clara, resolution in The Los Gatos consisting of a strip of land Times -Saratoga Observer, a approximately forty (40) feet in newspaper of general circu- width, more particularly lation, published and circulated described on Exhibit "A", at- in the Town of Los Gatos, cached hereto, and shown on within fifteen (151 days after the map entitled, "Map Show- the date of its adoption; and ing A Portion of Laurel Avenue 2 The Mayor of the Town Main Street, Los Gatos, Cali - I certify (or declare) under penalty of pei that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at Cupertino, California, this 2nd day of May ee; , 19 To Be Vacated", dated April 18, 1980. The map is on file in the Office of ,the Town Clerk, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, California, is available for public inspection, and shows the particulars as to the pro- posed vacation. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the public convenience and necessity require the reservation of easements and rights -of -way for construction, maintenance, operation, re- placement, removal, and re- newal of sanitary sewers and storm drains and appurtenant structures in, upon, over, and across Laurel Avenue, and pur- suant to any existing franchises or renewals thereof, or other- wise, for construction, main- tenance, operation, replace- ment, removal, renewal and enlargements of pipe lines, conduit, cables, wires, hose, and other convenient struc- tures, equipment and fixtures for the operation of gas pipe lines, telegraphic and tele- phone lines, and for the trans- portation or distribution of electric energy, petroleum and its products, water and inci- dental purposes, including access and the right to keep the property free from inflam- mable materials, and wood growth, and otherwise protect the same from all hazards in, upon and over Laurel Avenue, and proceedings are taken sub- ject to the reservations of such easements. FURTHER RESOLVED, that May 19, 1980, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 110 East of Los Gatos is authorized and is hereby directed to execute on behalf of the Town the instrument entitled, "Notice of Street Vacation of a Portion of Laurel Avenue", a copy of which is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "B", and the Director of Public Works is authorized and directed to conspicuously post three (3) copies of said "Notice of Street Vacation of a Portion of Laurel Avenue", not more than three hundred (300) feet apart on Laurel Avenue, at least ten (10) days before the date .of the public hearing above designated. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos held on the 21st day of April, 1980, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members: Ruth Cannon, MarLyn J. Ras- mussen, Peter W. Siemens, Brent N. Ventura and Thomas J. Ferrito. NOES: Council Members: None ABSTAIN: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Mem- bers: None /s/ Thomas J. Ferrito Mayor of the Town of Los Gatos ATTEST: /s/ Rose E. Aldag Clerk of the Town of Los Gatos Pub.: 5-2-80 183-TO W/map A/AG JHOIr'/NG A POET/ON Of MAY/ A4E TO BE i'AfATED D17.18 AP.P/2 /8, /980 Aft /13-To r. l.RO r1WE � r o3 April 21, 1980 Los Gatos, California CAMINO DEL SOL Mr. Warnick reported on traffic volume in the area. Mr. Egon TRAFFIC REPORT Jensen, 182 Lester Lane, spoke on traffic and requested post- ponement to May 19th, as people in the area are interested and have been circulating a petition to present to Council. Matter continued to May 19th, 1980 as requested. VILLA HERMOSA Mr. Warnick explained cost price for Town shares and property PROJECT owner's share. It was consensus of Council these figures be forwarded to Chamber of Commerce so petitions can be circulated for signatures by property owners. Mrs. Cannon moved Council approve staff recommendation and approve the project in concept. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by roll call vote of Ayes: Ruth Cannon, MarLyn J. Rasmussen, Peter W. Siemens, Brent N. Ventura and Thomas J. Ferrito. Noes: None. Rich Chappell, representative for Chamber of Commerce stated the Chamber endorses Public Works proposal. LAUREL AVENUE Mrs. Cannon moved the Council set a fee of $100.00 to help pay STREET for the cost of the proceedings of requested abandonment, and VACATION adopt Resolution No. 1980-48 entitled, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF LAUREL AVENUE (setting public hearing for May 19,1980). Mrs. Rasmussen seconded. Unanimously carried. INDUSTRY/ HOUSING It was consensus of Council this will be continued and MANAGEMENT discussed at the meeting of April 28, 1980. TASK FORCE COUNTY Mr. Siemens moved Council accept staff recommendations as REFERRALS follows: POLLARD ROAD PLAN LINE 12577.18 Soda Springs Rd. Barrick Time extension for 2-lot subdiv. No comment. 12S77.24 Soda Springs Rd. Black Time extension for 2-lot subdiv. Deny based on Town's previous position (request County to deny). 12P66.5 and 12P72.7 Loma Prieta Mountain Television Communications, Inc. Modification of use permit for television Planning Commission 4/17/80. Mrs. Cannon seconded. Unanimously carried. Mrs. Cannon moved Council adopt Ordinance No. 1465 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 526, AS AMENDED, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL PLAN LINE FOR POLLARD ROAD. Mr. Siemens seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mrs. Rasmussen and Mr. Ventura abstained. REZONING MY. Siemens moved Council adopt Ordinance No. 1466 entitled, BERRY SCHOOL AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 39 FROM R-1:8,000 TO R-1:8,000-PS. Mrs. Cannon seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mrs. Rasmussen and Mr. Ventura abstained. REZONING 15651 Mrs. Cannon moved Council adopt Ordinance No. 1467 entitled, KENNEDY ROAD AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING (SORICH) ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 40 FROM HR-1 TO HR-21. Mr. Siemens seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mrs. Rasmussen and Mr. Ventura abstained. PARKING ADVISORY Mr. Andre Libante, Chairman of the Parking Advisory Commission, COMMISSION stated he was asked if there would be possible changes of policy by the newly -elected Council,or if they wish the Parking Advisory Commission to continue pursuing the direction stated in the Resolution No. 1979-142. After further discussion it was consensus of Council that the Commission should continue as before with some suggested changes to the priority list. Mr. Philip Vlamis asked that transcript be made on comments of tonights meeting for Parking Advisory Commission. 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