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Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Vacate a Portion of Wrightcrest Drive Between the Intersection of Wright Terrace and Wrightcrest Drive, Adjoining the Rear of Properties Located at 6020 and 6030 Wright Terrace and Set a Public Hearing for November 24, 2008.
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City of Culver City, California
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate a
portion of Wrightcrest Drive between the intersection of Wright Terrace and
Wrightcrest Drive and its southerly terminus, adjoining the rear of properties located
at 6020 and 6030 Wright Terrace and set a public hearing for November 24, 2008.
BACKGROUND:
This portion of Wrightcrest Drive is 20 feet in width and was dedicated as a street
easement on Tract Map No. 24413, as recorded on August 30, 1960. The street
extends approximately 100 feet southerly from the intersection of Wrightcrest Drive
and Wright Terrace and ends at the property currently owned by the Los Angeles
County Parks Department. Since the adjoining property will be developed as a Los
County Park, it is highly unlikely that this portion of Wrightcrest Drive will be
extended in the future. Properties that abut this portion of Wrightcrest on its easterly
side are the rear of two residential lots at 6020 and 6030 Wright Terrace. The
property that abuts this street on its westerly side is owned by the California State
Parks Department. There are no properties that need access from this portion of
Wrightcrest Drive. The only known utility within this street is a Southern California
Edison pole that has power lines extending southerly beyond the end of the street
onto the adjoining Los Angeles County Parks Department’s property. All utility
companies will be formally notified if the City Council adopts the Resolution of
Intention to Vacate.
Meeting Date: October 13, 2008 Item Number: A-8
AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Vacate a Portion of
Wrightcrest Drive Between the Intersection of Wright Terrace and Wrightcrest
Drive, Adjoining the Rear of Properties Located at 6020 and 6030 Wright Terrace
and Set a Public Hearing for November 24, 2008.
Contact Person/Dept.: Andy O’Connell/PW Phone Number: (310) 253-5606
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Public Notification:
Master E-Mail Notification List e-mailed on (10/08/08).
Robert and Rosemary Edmeads and Myreon and Jennifer Hodur, as applicants by
phone on September 30, 2008.
Postcard Notices were mailed to all residents and occupants within a 500 foot radius of
the project site, extended to the end of the block, on September 29, 2008.
Department Approval:
Charles D. Herbertson (10/02/08)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (10/07/08)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (10/08/08)
City Manager Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (10/08/08) City of Culver City, California
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DISCUSSION:
A petition to vacate the aforementioned portion of Wrightcrest Drive was submitted
by the property owners of 6020 and 6030 Wright Terrace. The reason stated for the
request is that it has become an attractive nuisance for late night parking and other
activities. The property owners were required to obtain a Title Report for this portion
of Wrightcrest Drive and Fidelity National Title Company and it was determined that
these property owners own the underlying fee to this portion of Wrightcrest Drive.
Exhibits “A” and “B” of the Resolution of Intention contain the legal description and
plat of the portion of Wrightcrest Drive to be vacated.
Since this street will not be extended in the future; it is not needed for driveway
access to any adjoining lot; and there are no major utilities located within the street
limits, it is therefore recommended by staff that this portion of Wrightcrest Drive is no
longer needed for the public use.
Tonight, the City Council is requested to adopt a resolution setting the date of the
public hearing during which the City Council may consider the question of vacating
the alley right-of-way.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
The vacation of this portion of Wrightcrest Drive will result in a small reduction in the
City’s cost while eliminating the City’s liability for street maintenance. Additionally,
the vacation will revert this portion of Wrightcrest Drive to private property which will
slightly increase the property taxes to the adjoining lots.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Petition June 25, 2007
2. Letter from property owners dated August 21, 2008
3. Resolution of Intention that includes Exhibits “A” and “B”
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate a portion of Wrightcrest Drive between
the intersection of Wright Terrace and Wrightcrest Drive and its southerly
terminus, which adjoins the rear of those lots located at 6020 and 6030 Wright City of Culver City, California
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Terrace, as shown on attached Exhibits “A” and “B” and set a Public Hearing to
consider such vacation for November 24, 2008.