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SR-092893-6B~- ~ SEP ~ ~ 1393 GS:CP:LR:rd/ccVOns.word.engine Santa Monica, California Council Meeting: September 28, 1993 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: City Staff SUBJECT: Recommendation to Set a Public Hearing. for October~~26,, t 1993 to Vacate a Portion of Seventh Court from Broadway to Approximately 250 Feet South of Broadway Introduction This report recommends that the City Council set a public hearing on October 26, 1993 to vacate the portion of Seventh Court from Broadway to approximately 250 feet South of Broadway. A condition of the alley vacation is the dedication of an .easement for utilities and new alley access to reroute traffic from Seventh Street to Seventh Court. Background Vons Companies, Inc. is proposing to construct a new supermarket on the south side of Broadway between Seventh Street and Lincoln Boulevard. Improvements to traffic circulation for-the new development requires the vacation of Seventh Court from Broadway to approximately 250 feet south of Broadway. Vons owns lots east and west of Seventh Court and proposes to build a supermarket on the west side of the alley and a parking lot on the east side. In consideration for the City vacating this alley, Vons will dedicate a 20 foot wide public right-of-way easement for utilities and vehicular access from Seventh Street to Seventh Court and an easement over the full length of the vacated alley for utility services. Vons will also underground the overhead - 1 - (!J -' 8 SEP 2 8 1993 ;,~ power line within the development area per City requirements and construct the new alley in concrete. The attached map contains the details of this proposal. It is customary to vacate an alley or portion thereof when property owners on both sides agree and when the alley is not required for the movement of traffic, refuse service, emergency fire access or other public needs. In this case, the same owner owns both sides. The Director of General Services and the City Parking and Traffic Engineer believe that the vacation is appropriate since the new alley will improve public access to the supermarket and facilitate traffic circulation and safety in the area. Budget/Financial Impact There is no impact on the City's budget as a result of the partial vacation of Seventh Court. Recommendations It is .recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution to set a public hearing on October 26, 1993 regarding the vacation of Seventh Court from Broadway to approximately 250 feet south of Broadway. Prepared by: Craig Perkins, Director of General Services Tony Antich, P.E., City Engineer Ron Fuchiwaki, City Parking and Traffic Engineer Attachments: Resolution Map - 2 - Reference Resolution No. 8663 (CCS).