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Designate a portion of City owned property into public right of way - Adopt Resolution 2026-01, designating a portion of City owned property located at the southwest corner of Roeben Street and Howard Avenue into the public right of way system.
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Prepared by: Jason Huckleberry, Director of Eng and Building, (559) 713-4495, Jason.huckleberry@visalia.gov
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 2026-01, designating a portion of City owned property located at the southwest corner of Roeben Street and Howard Avenue into the public right of way system.
Summary:
San Joaquin Valley Homes, the developer of the Elliott Phase subdivision that includes a 4.1-acre City owned park parcel, has coordinated with Southern California Edison (SCE) to provide essential utility infrastructure near and around the developer's residential subdivision and City park parcel. SCE's approved plans will provide power to the future park, as well as the adjacent residential project, but requires three (3) specific areas totaling approximately 327 square feet on the City owned park parcel be dedicated for public right of way to ensure SCE facilities can be installed properly.
This dedication of City owned property is being requested in-lieu of providing a specific SCE easement that they have requested. The dedication of public right of way for the areas described in Attachment A & B provides SCE with full rights as conveyed in existing franchise agreements.
Background Discussion:
On August 19, 2025, the Elliott Phase 1 subdivision dedicated an approximate 4.1-acre parcel to the City of Visalia for a future neighborhood park. The development project has progressed and is preparing to install final electrical facilities for the residential development, which includes the frontage across the City park parcel. The utilities being installed surrounding the park will provide future services to the neighborhood park onc...
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