REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution to Summarily Vacate Slope Easement at 1100 North Mathilda Avenue
Report
BACKGROUND
In 1964, a 15-foot wide slope easement along the eastern edge of Mathilda Avenue and the northern edge of Moffett Park Drive was dedicated to the City of Sunnyvale as described in that Certain Easement Deed, Document No. 2720717, recorded September 8, 1964 in Book 6695 at Page 441, Official Records with the Santa Clara County Recorder's Office (Attachment 1).
During the review of the proposed site redevelopment at 1100 North Mathilda Avenue, staff identified that the existing slope easement is not needed for roadway purposes and is not consistent with the current streetscape configuration. On August 24, 2021, the Zoning Administrator conditionally approved a special development permit (PLN 2020-7592) for the construction of a Sheraton Hotel as a modification to previously approved special development permit (PLN 2017-7945). Pursuant to the Project Conditions of Approval (PLN 2020-7592, EP-4 in Attachment 2), implementation of this Project requires the abandonment of the subject slope easement along the project property by summary vacation in accordance with the California Streets and Highways Code.
EXISTING POLICY
General Plan, Chapter 3, Goal LT-4 - Quality Neighborhoods and Districts
Policy LT4-4: Preserve and enhance the high quality of residential neighborhoods.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Additionally, the development project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 - Infill Development Projects).
DISCUSSION
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