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Adoption of Resolution to Summarily Vacate an Excess Portion of Mosley Avenue Between Bette Street and Lakehurst Circle in the City of Alameda (North Housing), Under Streets and Highways Code, Sections 8330, et seq. (Public Works 31041520)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council approved the North Housing Tentative Map on September 20, 2021 and included a condition of approval requiring the applicant to request the City to vacate a strip of land considered "excess City property" along Mosley Avenue. The strip of land (approximately 0.25 acre) is not improved and is not being actively maintained by the City of Alameda (City). There is a small private sewer pump station near the intersection of Mosley Avenue and Lakehurst Circle on the subject land to be vacated that will not be impacted, as the easement for that purpose will remain on the vacated property.
In accordance with the California Streets and Highways Code, the City may summarily vacate right of way that is not needed for public purposes. After this property is vacated, City will transfer this small strip of land to the Housing Authority and Habitat for Humanity where it abuts their existing parcels.
BACKGROUND
The North Housing Project application was made on February 24, 2020 by the City's Housing Authority (AHA) to create 11 lots on approximately 12.07 acres of land located at 501 Mosley Avenue in Alameda in accordance with Government Code Section 65913.4 providing for ministerial approval of infill affordable housing projects.
On August 17, 2020, the Planning Board approved a Development Plan and Density Bonus application, finding that the proposed development of the property is eligible for review under Government Code Section 65913.4, thereby qualifying the project for streamlined ministerial review. The findings and approval included consideration of a proposed vacation of right-of-way, a strip of land located along the edge...
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