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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO. _______________ AGENDA ITEM ____________ MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 4, 1995 CITY MGR.:______________ ORIGINATING DEPT.: PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. HEAD:_____________
_________________________________________________________________ SUBJECT: Summary vacation of remaining portion of Esterlee Avenue _________________________________________________________________
Recommended Motion(s): Move to adopt the resolution vacating the remaining portion of Esterlee Avenue. Report Summary: The City has been requested by the owner of the sole property fronting
on what is known as Esterlee Avenue to abandon the street for specific reasons authorized by the Streets & Highways Code. The City Attorney has reviewed the request along with staff
and has determined that the criteria for summary abandonment are satisfied and that the Council can act on the request by adopting the attached resolution which he has drafted. The resolution
sets forth the findings for causing a summary abandonment of the street and if adopted, would cause the remaining portion of Esterlee Ave. to be absorbed by the abutting property owners.
Esterlee Avenue, formerly known as Sage Street, appears on the old subdivision maps of Saratoga Village. As depicted on the maps, the street was to connect Canyon View Drive to Springer
Ave. However, the street was never improved and at some point in time before the City was incorporated, the eastern half of the street was formally abandoned by the County of Santa Clara.
The remaining western half of the street abuts only one property, and it is the owner of this property who is requesting its abandonment at this time. All of the utility agencies which
could potentially have any interest in preserving Esterlee Ave. have been notified of the potential abandonment, and none have expressed any opposition to it. There are no existing or
planned utility facilities along the street, the street has never been utilized by the public, and the City has never expended any funds to maintain the street. The one property which
could be served by the street has direct access to Canyon View Dr. In light of these facts, it is recommended that the Council adopt the attached resolution to summarily abandon the
remaining portion of Esterlee Ave.
Fiscal Impacts: The property owner requesting abandonment of the street has fully reimbursed the City for all costs associated with the processing of the request. Additionally, abandonment
of the street may reduce the City's exposure to certain liabilities in connection with unimproved streets, and may result in additional revenues due to the improved development potential
of the abutting property after it absorbs the abandoned portion of Esterlee Ave. Advertising, Noticing and Public Contact: As stated, all utility agencies have been notified of the abandonment
request. Consequences of Not Acting on the Recommended Motions: The street would not be abandoned. The City Council is not compelled to approve the request. You may opt to maintain the
status quo instead. Follow Up Actions: The resolution will be recorded. Attachments: 1. Resolution of summary abandonment with exhibits. 2. Letters from utility agencies.