Agenda Item Wording:
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Authorize the Abandonment of Alleyway - Adopt Resolution 2025-79 ordering the closure and vacation of a portion of public alleyway and right-of-way south of Main Street from Martin Street to Giddings Street; and further authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to complete the abandonment. (Resolution required)
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Prepared by:
Sarah MacLennan, Assistant Eng, sarah.maclennan@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4271;
Jason Huckleberry, Eng & Building Dept Dir, jason.huckleberry@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4495.
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 2025-79 ordering the closure and vacation of a portion of public alleyway and right-of-way south of Main Street from Martin Street to Giddings Street and further authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to complete the abandonment.
Summary:
The abandonment of the alleyway is being requested by Grace Bible Church to enable the installation of a barrier preventing nuisance traffic utilizing the alley as a cutoff to circumvent the traffic signal at Giddings Street and Main Street. This vacation and abandonment is being conducted in accordance with California Streets and Highways Code Section 8334(a) allowing the vacation of an excess street or highway, in this instance an alleyway, that is not required for street or highway purposes. The proposed vacation meets the provisions of this section allowing the use of a summary process.
Background Discussion:
This alleyway to be abandoned was originally established on Parkside Tract map between Lots 1 through 8 in Block 15. These types of alleyways were used to access parking areas in the rear of single-family residences and for public utilities. The majority of the area is currently owned and operated by Grace Bible Church as part of its church facilities. The only property not owned by Grace Bible Church is currently a business that does not oppose the alleyway abandonment. All prope...
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