HomeMy WebLinkAbout101-Upper Old Oak Way Relinquishment .pdf
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: July 18, 2007 AGENDA ITEM:_________________________
ORIGINATING DEPT: Public Works CITY
MANAGER:_________________________
PREPARED BY: John Cherbone DEPT HEAD: John Cherbone
SUBJECT: Upper Old Oak Way Relinquishment
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Accept report and provide direction to staff.
REPORT SUMMARY:
Background:
In 2001 David House approached the City to ask that the upper end of Old Oak Way be relinquished
to him. Because Mr. House owns the properties on both sides of upper Old Oak Way, the request
was considered feasible.
As part of the relinquishment proposal Mr. House agreed to compensate the City for the roadway
improvements. Because this area of the City has many interconnecting public trails the issue was
forwarded to the Pedestrian, Equestrian, and Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee (PEBTAC) to
investigate any potential trail issues.
The PEBTAC determine there was an opportunity to acquire trial links which would enhance the
connectivity of the City’s trail system. Mr. House was notified of the proposal and agreed to
investigate the feasibility of trail linkages through his property as compensation for
relinquishment of the road.
Attached is a timeline of the relinquishment and trail dedication issue from its inception to date.
Currently, an Ad Hoc comprised of Council Members King and Waltonsmith are working on the
issue with Mr. House and members of the PEBTAC.
Discussion:
Relinquishment of City roadways are not a common occurrence. Usually they deal with
abandoned right-of-ways that were never improved but still encumber a property. The proposal
to relinquish the end of Old Oak Way is unique because it is a fully improved road with
properties both sides of the City’s right-of-way owned by the same party.
Staff considers two main issues when considering a relinquishment request: 1) how will public
and emergency access be impacted, and 2) what are the financial benefits or detriments to the
City.
1) Public and Emergency Access:
Because there are no anticipated plans or developments which would extend Old Oak Way
beyond its current limits, staff determined that for the proposed relinquishment only non-
motorized public access needed further investigation i.e. pedestrian and equestrian access.
For emergency vehicular access the fire department requested a hammer head turn around area
be built at the new terminus of the road, which Mr. House agreed to construct.
2) Financial Considerations:
If upper Old Oak Way was relinquished the City would save future costs associated with the
maintenance of the road. Annualized savings are approximately $2,800.
The capitalized worth of the improvements to be relinquished is estimated at $140,000.
Dependent on City Council direction the relinquishment funds can take the form of trail
improvements or direct compensation.
There are no identifiable financial detriments to the relinquishment.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
Depends on City Council direction.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
The relinquishment would not move forward at this time.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
None in addition to above.
FOLLOW UP ACTION(S):
Staff will follow Council’s direction regarding relinquishment of upper Old Oak Way.
ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT:
Interested parties were contacted regarding the issue.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Historical Timeline.
2. Letter from PEBTAC
3. Letter from Teri Baron
4. Area Maps.