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Portuguese Canyon Road Vacation/Abandonment
a. Adopt a Resolution to vacate the public road right-of-way interest over the entire 3.95 miles of Portuguese Canyon Road from the intersection of Cross Country Road northerly to the terminus of the County maintained portion of the road, subject to the reservation of easements for emergency vehicle access and existing public utilities;
b. Find that the 3.95 miles of Portuguese Canyon Road is unnecessary for present or prospective public use;
c. Find that the proposed vacation of 3.95 miles of Portuguese Canyon Road is in the public interest because it furthers public health and safety by preventing illegal poaching, trespassing and dumping that is occurring along this portion of Portuguese Canyon Road;
d. Accept the Planning Commission resolution dated May 10, 2017 containing a report of General Plan conformity;
e. Find that the proposed road vacation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3), 15301, and 15304;
f. Find that the County's right-of-way interest of Portuguese Canyon Road is not useful as a nonmotorized transportation facility as required by California Streets and Highways Code section 892.
g. Authorize the County Surveyor to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk; and
h. Direct the County Surveyor to submit the certified copy of the resolution to the County Recorder for recordation.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a Resolution to vacate the public road right-of-way interest over the entire 3.95 miles of Portuguese Canyon Road from the intersection of Cross Country Road northerly to the terminus of the County maintained portion of the road, subject to the reservation of easements for emergency vehicle access and existing public utilities;
b. Find that the 3.95 miles of Portuguese Canyon Road is unnecessary for present or prospective public use;
c. Find that the pro...
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