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Bradley Road and Alley Vacation/Abandonment
a. Adopt a Resolution, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code (SHC) Section 8324:
1. Finding that abandonment of roads involves existing highways and streets, and minor alterations to land which qualify respectively as Class 1 and Class 4 categorical exemptions under the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(c) - existing highways and streets; and 15304 - minor public alterations in the condition of the land, and there are no exceptions under Section 15300.2;
2. Vacating public road right-of-way interests in the Community of Bradley, namely the portion of Ross Street westerly of Blocks 5 and 12, the alleys within Blocks 5 and 12, and approximately 20-foot-wide portions of Bradley Road along the frontage of Block 5 and the westerly half of Block 6, (subject to the reservation of easements for public utilities lying within the subject portions of Bradley Road) (Attachment A);
3. Finding that said Bradley alleys, roads, or portions thereof are unnecessary for present or prospective public use;
4. Accepting the Planning Commission resolution dated June 12, 2024 finding General Plan conformity;
5. Finding that the County's right-of-way interest of said Bradley roads and alleys is not useful as a nonmotorized transportation facility, as required by California Streets and Highways Code Section 892.
b. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the certified copy of the resolution to the Monterey County Recorder for recordation.
c. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute Quitclaim deeds to the respective underlying fee title owners and direct the County Surveyor to submit the executed Quitclaim deeds to the Monterey County Recorder for recordation.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a Resolution, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code (SHC) Section 8324:
1. Finding that abandonment of roads involves existing highways and streets, and minor alterations to land ...
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