CC Resolution 12984 - Vacation of the Light and Air (621 W. Parr Avenue)RESOLUTION NO. 12984
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
VACATING THE LIGHT AND AIR / BUILDING LINE (BUILDING SETBACK LINE)
WITHIN LOT 15 OF TRACT MAP NO. 148 (621 W. PARR AVENUE), AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on August 12th, 1940, easements for light and air were recorded on Tract
Map No. 148 (621 West Parr Avenue) in Book 4 of Maps, Page 55, of Official Records,
Santa Clara County; and
WHEREAS, on February 15th, 2023, the City of Campbell's Planning Division received a
Zoning Clearance Application (PLN-2023-31) in support of an SB-9 Urban Lot Split
Application (ENG-2023-64) to subdivide the property at 621 West Parr Avenue (Property
No. 15 on Tract Map) into two (2) parcels for residential uses; and
WHEREAS, the City's current Zoning Ordinance would allow for the 12-foot side setback
being proposed, however, the County's existing 25-foot Building Setback Line along the
Walnut Drive frontage creates a conflict with the proposed layout; and
WHEREAS, the 25-food easement for Light and Air / Building Line is no longer required
and has since been superseded by the setback requirements for the City of Campbell's
Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Campbell to remove this outdated encumbrance
(Light and Air / Building Line) from the property commonly known as 621 W. Parr Avenue,
Campbell, California 95008; and
WHEREAS, the easement vacation is to be made pursuant to Chapter 4, Summary
Vacation, of Part 3 of Division 9 of the California Street and Highway Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell
does hereby vacate the Light and Air / Building Line Easement within Lot 15 of Tract No.
148 recorded in Book 4 of Maps at Page 55 of Official Records, Santa Clara County, and
directs the City Clerk to record this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May, 2023, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Landry, Bybee
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
APP VED:
Anne Bybee, Mayor
ATTEST:
Andrea Sa ers, City Clerk
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