MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-8811 - ACCEPTING THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC ACCESS (PASEO) EASEMENT OVER APNs 220-202-32 AND 220-202-36 FOR THE MESA RIM PROJECT BY APPLICANT URBAN VILLAGES SAN MARCOS, LLC
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution accepting the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication for public access (Paseo) easement over APNs 220-202-32 and 220-202-36 for the Mesa Rim project, as offered by Document 2016-0488278.
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Board or Commission Action
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Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future
Good Governance
Relevant Department Goal
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Executive Summary
The subject property is located at approximately 285 Industrial Street in the University District Specific Plan area, occupied by the new Mesa Rim recreational rock climbing facility. A Vicinity Map is included as Attachment A.
On September 16, 2016, an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication (IOD) for a public access easement (Paseo) ranging from 32 to 40 feet wide was made over a portion of the site by Document 2016-0488278 (Exhibit A to Resolution 2020-XXXX). Acceptance of the IOD will facilitate the pedestrian connectivity of the University District as planned; please refer to Attachment B for the University District Specific Plan Figure IV.A, Parks, Plazas, and Open Space Illustrative.
Discussion
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 18-0010 for the Mesa Rim rock climbing gym was approved by Planning Commission on June 3, 2019. The gym was proposed as a 28,200 square foot facility on 0.99 acres of land. The conditions of approval outlined in Resolution PC19-4781 included a requirement that prior to occupancy, the City accept the irrevocable offer of dedication for the Paseo per file 2016-0488278, recorded September 16, 2016. The approximate location of the Paseo dedication to be accepted is shown in Attachment C.
The Mesa Rim facility is nearing completion. The pedestrian paseo is a portion of the planned larger pedestrian connection from Carmel Street to Barham Drive. Acceptance of the IOD will allow granting occupancy to the building and provide a continuous access linkage through the paseo and park.
Environmental Review
The acceptance of this IOD is within the scope of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the University District Specific Plan (UDSP) and 2017 Addendum to the Final EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2008101083) and the 2017 addendum for the UDSP pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Fiscal Impact
There are no fiscal impacts related to the adoption of the resolution.
Attachments
Attachment “A” Vicinity Map
Attachment “B” UDSP Figure IV.A: Parks, Plazas, and Open Space Illustrative
Attachment “C” Aerial Map of Proposed IOD Acceptance
Adopting Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXXX - ACCEPTING THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC ACCESS PASEO EASEMENT OVER APN’S 220-202-32 AND 220-202-36 FOR THE MESA RIM PROJECT AS OFFERED BY IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION DOCUMENT 2016-0488278
Prepared by: Stephanie Kellar, Principal Civil Engineer
Reviewed by: Dahvia Lynch, Director of Development Services
Approved by: Jack Griffin, City Manager