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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPH 2 EMINENT DOMAIN 11-16-92PUBLIC HEARING N0. 2 AGE N DA(x_01 11-16-92 :1� 1 ,.SATE: NOVEMBER 161 1992 Inter -Com ;, Us,T TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISIO INITIATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR AC UISI SUBJECT: TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR YORBA Q TION OF NORTH YORBA STREET (CAMPBELL PROPERTY) STREET WIDENING/135 RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that City Council adopt Resolution initiating eminent domain No. 92-135 construction easement (approximately to acquire a temporary ( pproximately 700 square feet) of the location of 135 North Yorba Street, Tustin. BACKGROUND: The Public Works Department is in the process of co plans for road widening on Yorba Street, between Fir mpletiits Irvine Boulevard. First Streee t and As part of this project, it is necessary to acquire construction easement consisting of 700 square feet of land at 135 North Yorba Street, a parcel owned by Robert N. Campbell.nd at 135 has obtained an appraisal establishing the fair market The City at $150 per month for the subject 700 s rental value site plan identifying the Campbell parcel attachedof . p, d. Pursuant to state law, an offer of $150 in rental value month was made to Robert N. Campbell for one Campbell did not respond to this offer. However, attached). in Mr. he will appear at the hearing.has indicated Since the City has not been able to reach an agreement Campbell, it is necessary that the City initiate eminent with Mr. proceedings in order to acquire a temporary construction et domain asement. Mr. Campbell has been given notice of the hearing for November 1992. The City Attorney's office has assisted the De artm 16, discussions with Mr. Campbell and has prepared Department in resolution. P the attached Environmental documentation has been prepared for this negative declaration was issued on March 1, 1988 and project. A the County Clerk on March 2, 1988. (See attached). Posted with Under state law the purposes of this eminent domain limited to a consideration of the below stated three hearing is findings: 135 N. Yorba Street November 16, 1992 Page 2 1. Whether public interest and necessity require widening of Yorba Street; the 2. Whether the road widening project is planned or locate d in a manner that will be most compatible with t greatest public good and lease private injury, he 3. Whether the temporary construction easement sought to acquired is necessary for the road wideningg be project. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution of necessity which is the first legal step to initiate eminent domain proceedings. State law requires a minim late fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council for passage of the um four - of necessity, resolution Robert S. Ledendecker Director of Public Works/ City Engineer RSL:GO:ccg:135Yorba Attachment Gerald Otteson Associate Civil Engineer �i 1 . i i ORI�IN�L rFp TR, rfo. 6 �c1�'irl gym �5�312� 17�E� OFi�"G�.Q o4oc-,p�cO/1.g1'/0�1/ LOT 5 [�L 00K 'A'' - S 1 M _ M. I �' 10 X05.55 � 1 f2b r��i�v.PA.�y �o�✓ST,�UcTioiV I N No sage /3.5 �a,QT,y /'D•P.B,q sr, Mr. Robert N. Campbell 135 North Yorba Street Tustin, California 92680 TELEPHONE (714) 558-7000 FACSIMILE (714) 83S-7787 WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL NUMBER Re: Offer Purchase/Temporary Construction Easement/ 135 North Yorba Street Tustin Dear Mr. Campbell: 563-2603 As you know, I spoke to you and also tried to reach you several times trying to get your cooperation in allowing the City of Tustin to use a portion of your property, for a limited period of time, for the purpose of constructing Yorba Street widening improvements. At one point, you indicated that you were willing to sit down and have a meeting with City staff concerning this issue. However, you refused or otherwise ignored our phone calls to you to set this meeting. This has left City staff no choice but to begin eminent domain proceedings to acquire the necessary construction easement to complete the Yorba Street improvements. Please find enclosed an .appraisal report by Boznanski & Company setting a rental value of $150.00'per month for the needed 700 square feet on your property. Accordingly, the City of Tustin hereby offers you $150.00 per month for a temporary easement for the time necessary to construct Yorba Street improvements adjacent to your property. The City anticipates occupying the subject 700 square feet of land area for a period of less than 30 days. Please be further advised that if this offer of purchase is not acceptable, the City will commence appropriate eminent domain proceedings to acquire the temporary construction easement. Accordingly, this letter is to provide you notice that on November 16, 1992, at 7:00 p.m., at the Senior Citizen's Center, 200 South C Street, Tustin, California, the City Council, City of Tustin, will conduct a hearing on whether to initiate eminent domain proceedings with respect to the acquisition of that certain temporary construction easement identified in the appraisal report. LAW OFFICESOF �1ourLe_ & vvoodru r O.>VIO A. O[ BERRY RAIG G. FARRtNGTON A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION SEPH W. FORBATH SUITE 7000 AS E. JEFFREY 701 SOUTH PARKER STREET ROBERT W. LUCAS CHERYL LYNN GRANGE, CALIFORNIA 92668 RAYEHE MAZAREI BETTY C. MRGUOICH THOMAS F. NIXON JAMES G. ROURKE JOHN R. SHAW KENNARD R. SMART. JR. DANIE 1. SPENCE October 26, 1992 DANIEL K. SPRAOLIN ALAN R. WATTS WAYNE W. WINTHERS THOMAS L WOODRUFF Mr. Robert N. Campbell 135 North Yorba Street Tustin, California 92680 TELEPHONE (714) 558-7000 FACSIMILE (714) 83S-7787 WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL NUMBER Re: Offer Purchase/Temporary Construction Easement/ 135 North Yorba Street Tustin Dear Mr. Campbell: 563-2603 As you know, I spoke to you and also tried to reach you several times trying to get your cooperation in allowing the City of Tustin to use a portion of your property, for a limited period of time, for the purpose of constructing Yorba Street widening improvements. At one point, you indicated that you were willing to sit down and have a meeting with City staff concerning this issue. However, you refused or otherwise ignored our phone calls to you to set this meeting. This has left City staff no choice but to begin eminent domain proceedings to acquire the necessary construction easement to complete the Yorba Street improvements. Please find enclosed an .appraisal report by Boznanski & Company setting a rental value of $150.00'per month for the needed 700 square feet on your property. Accordingly, the City of Tustin hereby offers you $150.00 per month for a temporary easement for the time necessary to construct Yorba Street improvements adjacent to your property. The City anticipates occupying the subject 700 square feet of land area for a period of less than 30 days. Please be further advised that if this offer of purchase is not acceptable, the City will commence appropriate eminent domain proceedings to acquire the temporary construction easement. Accordingly, this letter is to provide you notice that on November 16, 1992, at 7:00 p.m., at the Senior Citizen's Center, 200 South C Street, Tustin, California, the City Council, City of Tustin, will conduct a hearing on whether to initiate eminent domain proceedings with respect to the acquisition of that certain temporary construction easement identified in the appraisal report. Mr. Robert N. Campbell October 26, 1992 Page 2 You are given notice that the City Council of the City of Tustin intends to adopt a resolution of necessity initiating eminent domain proceedings for acquisition of the above described temporary construction easement. Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedures Section 1245.235(b), you have the right and opportunity to appear and be heard on the following matters only: a. That the public interest and necessity require the extension of Yorba Street; b. That the road widening project is planned or located in a matter that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury; C. That this temporary construction easement sought to be required is necessary for the road widening project on Yorba Street. Pursuant to Code -of Civil Procedures Section 1240.030, the eminent domain hearing is not for the purpose 'of discussing the -- fair market value of the rental value of the temporary construction easement in question. You may file a written request to appear on the hearing date of November 16, 1992. Failure to do so, may result in waiver of your right to appear and be heard. Please advise this office by not later than November 5, 1992, as to whether this offer of purchase is agreeable to you. If you should have any questions regarding this procedure, please feel free to call this office. ] RS: pm: D:10126/92: (H516) cc: Mr. William A. Huston Mr. Robert S. Ledendecker Mr. Gerald Otteson James G. Rourke, Esq. 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O . o �,� _ -fR'^'ti�'•. fir.. t. /� t .f r _ 1 II_Y �ir., j 1.�S1K- cn CD I'r f� FILED ,� NEGjA f IVE D ION MAR • 2 ties �+ CITY OF TUSTIN 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN, CA. 92680 ' J Project Title: YORBA STREET WIDENING File No. Project Location: Yorba Street between First STreet & Irvine Blvd. Project Description: -Widening of remaining portions of Yorba Street between First Street and Irvine Blvd., to ulti Project Proponent: wTd City of Tustin Contact Person: Ron Wolford Telephone: 544_8890 Ext. 288 The Community Development Department has conducted an initial study for the above project in accordance with the City of Tustin's procedures regarding implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, and. -on the basis of that study hereby find:. , That there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. That potential significant affects were identified, but revisions have a been included in the project pians and agreed to by the applicant that would avoid or mitigate the affects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur. Said revisions are attached to and hereby made a part of this Negative Declaration. Therefore, the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report *is not required. The initial study which provides the basis for this determination is on file at the Community Development Department, City of Tustin. The public is invited to comment on the appropriateness of this Negative Declaration during the review period, which begins with the public notice of a Negative Declaration and extends for seven calendar days. Upon review by the Community _Development D'i rector, this review period may be extended if deemed necessary. REYIEW PERIOD ENDS 4:30 p.m. on 4'`- Commu 1ty Development Director PASTED C3/1AY L.COutlty G1Cri( ate h. SeUe,-� f�ar�1S !p b� C(C GClrid 9 • , 1 Y • - CITY OF TUSTIN -O Community Oevelopment Department ENVIRONMENTAL 'INITIAL STUDY FORM L _. 1. Mame of Propa vwt ziga g r. g 2. Address and PfiaNumber of Proponent S — 9Y I D Y Z 9,9 3 00 C ems, "gym n SAI A V 6A 3. Oche of Checklist Submitted 4. Agw 7► Requiring Checkiist C Y a TU Stn G'orm rrl ��� V t,p 5.* Mame of Prapami, if applicable '�v :=rVlnc/ WAX* a-•�,d. (Fxpianatkm of cit "ye=p' and "maybe" answers are required on attocimd sheet&) yes No Will the pt+oposal resuit in: a. tJhxtabie earth conditions or in cages in geologic res? ' b. Oiamptiats, dispiacanenis, compaction or oNmeaveting of the soil? C. chauge. In " ...,..}r,+ Cr grimi d =HOL-a features? , X_ relief d. The destruction, covering or modi f icat ion of (xrf unique geciogic or physical features? e. Any increase in wind or water - erosion of soils, either on or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beoeh sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or Asian which may modify the chcru ei of v river or stream or the bed of the ocean or arty bury, in let or lake? SeUe,-� f�ar�1S !p b� C(C GClrid 9 • 3. - _ r Yes• � No g. Exposure of people or property to geolo- gic hazards - such as earthquakes, landslides, r nudsiides, ground failure, or similar hazards? Air. Will the proposai resuit in: a. Substantiai air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality?,. b. The creation of objectianable odors? c. Alteration of air mavemerrt, rrroisture, or temperature, or any cfiange in ciimate, either locally or regianai W Vk t4w. Will the prvposW result ins a. C over in *nTents, or the course of dl- . reetien of water trovarr+ents, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Chavges in absorption rales, drainage pat- terns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? c. Alteratians to the courm or flaw of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surfaces water in any water body? - e. Obicharge into surface wQterz, or in any aiteradan of surface water quality, in- ciuding but not united to ten,'.'-lvVeT dissolved oxygen or turbidity? f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? ._ g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or with- drawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuff or excavations? h. Substantiai reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? i. EA7osure of people or property to water re- lated hazards 2x:h as flooding or tidal waves? . Yes Mair - No 4. Plant Ufe. Will the propcaai result in: a Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants- (including trees, shrubs, gam, crops, and aquatic plan b.. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, - rare or endangered species of plants? c. IntradLction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenWwrient of existing species? • d. Reduction in.= of any agricultural crop? S. Animal Ufe. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of spocies, or numbers of ark► species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic arganisms. or inseetsn = • b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, race or endargered species of animals? ' c. Introduction of new . species of animals into an area; or result in a barrier to the m igration or d of. an knois? d. Oeteriorvtian to existing fish or wildlife habitat? •. 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light and Glare. Will the propowi produce new light or glare? S. L W lbe. Will the proposal result in a sub. stantial alteration of ifie present or planned land use of an area? 9, lW!txcdl Resources. Will the proposal result in: a Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Substantial depletion of arty nonrenewable naturei resource? 10. Risk of Upset. 'VllilI the PC involves a. A risk of an aoplasion or the release of Nazar 0 substa == (indvding, but not limited to., oil, pesticides, chermieals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset eondiftwo?. b. Po noble ' with an enmgency response pion or an enm9awy evacuation play? 11. Papulation. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the humcn popuiatian of an area? 12. Hdising. Will the proposal affect existing hour- ing, or create a demand for additional housing? 13. Transportatian/Cuwlatiom Will the propami result in: a. Cowwration of substantial additional vehicular. movement? b. Effects . on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transpor- tation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circvla- tion or movement of people and/or goods. e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicies, bicyciists or pedestrians? 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered govemmental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Po 1 ice protection?, C. Schools? Yes No X 1i Yes Pb d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, inc!uding roads? f. Other gove:nmentai services? 15. Sm-gy.- Will the proposal result ins a Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon exist- ing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, oir substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? C. Water? - d. Sewer or septic tonics? e.Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? 17. "A==Hearth. Will the proposai resuft in: a Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental he althP. b. Exposure of people to potential heath X_ hazards? 18. Aestise'O= Will the proposal resuit in -the obstruction of my scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the _ creation of an aesthetically offensive site open . to public view? s 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an .- impact upon the quality . or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 20. Cuitur+ol Re=Lwcesc. a. Will the pe opaso recruit in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic arlogical site? b. Will the proposal it in adverse ptrpk: l or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structures or obl� C. Dow the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change wphich would affect unique ethnic cultural values? d. 1Nill the prvpoai restrict existing rel 0' or sacred uses within the potential impact Grew 21. Mondatory Findings of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environments substantially reduce the habitat of a fists or wildlife species, cause o fish or wild. life populaticn to drop below self sus-. taining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal common fir, reduce the number ar restrict the range of a rare or endangered punt or animal or eliminate important eaccuMles of the major periods of California history ar prehistory? b. Ones the. project' have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short- . term impact an the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term imports will endure well into the future - c. Oaes the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively can- siderable? (A Project nay impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resourcx is relatively smoi 1, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant-) d. [)cess the project have environmental effects which will caum substantial odverse effects an human beimps either directly or indirectly? Yes Maybe No 111. OlsCusssian of Enviranrnentai Evmivatian No buy Id lnv Will b -P, 4.4��`ci. l=ou,r wt IV. �frrru'�'ni dti« t filar 6 0' 1-. cs h ! p in t. (To be cop feted by the l Lead Agency) - �4� 17 - On the basis of this initial evQivaticns 1 find t 'at the PrgXMgd Project CC= NOT have a signifl=t effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE OECLARA11ON will be prepared. 1 find that eithough the PrCP-5-ld Prop coup- isave a significant 'effect �--� on the awirorrrent, #sere will not be a significflnt effect in this case because the mitigation memres on an of!en NEGATIVE (DECLARATION WILL 4wet 8E F.PARflD. beadded to the project.. 1 find the- proposed project MAY IMPACThaW 43igni ICWtORT a ff act on environ- I=' ment, and an ENVIRONMe4TAL 5wm1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 92-135 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AND THE EXPENDING OF FUNDS, THEREFORE, AND THE INSTITUTION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS (A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 401-521- 10, CAMPBELL PROPERTY) WHEREAS, the acquisition of a temporary construction easement of a portion of Assessor -Is Parcel No. 401-521-10 is needed for public purposes, namely to be utilized for the widening of Yorba Street within the City of Tustin; and WHEREAS, state law authorizes the use of eminent domain for acquisition of a temporary construction easement of a portion of property for the above stated purposes; and WHEREAS, Notice of an Opportunity to be Heard was given to the property owner pursuant to Code of Civil Procedures §1245.235; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The public use, to which a portion of Assessor's Parcel No. 401-521-10 is for the widening of an existing roadway, to wit: Yorba Street, within the City of Tustin. SECTION 2. The property to be leased is described as a portion of Assessor's Parcel No. 401-521-10, located between First Street and Irvine Boulevard, City of Tustin, more particularly described in Exhibit "A", attached and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. The City Council makes the following additional findings: ' a) The public interest and necessity require the widening of Yorba Street, to accommodate the additional traffic within the City of Tustin; b) The proposed project is planned and located in a manner that will be most compatible with the public good and the least private injury; C) A temporary construction easement of the property described above is necessary for the propose widening of Yorba Street; 1 2 3 4 5' 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution �, Page 2 d) An offer to rent a portion of the property has been made to the owner of the property pursuant to Government Code §7267.2. SECTION 4. The City Manager and City Attorney are authorized and directed to perform all acts necessary on behalf of the City for the acquisition of a temporary construction easement, and said City Manager and City Attorney are further authorized to prepare, institute and prosecute to conclusion on behalf of the City, and action in eminent domain, or such proceedings as may be required for the acquisition of a temporary construction easement of a portion of the property described herein, to" do any and all other things in connection with such' proceedings, as in their judgement may be necessary and convenient to the successful conclusion of.said proceedings. SECTION 5. The -City Manager is hereby authorized to expend funds available to the City for the acquisition of a temporary construction easement of the real property described herein. SECTION 6. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record a certified copy of this resolution in the office of the County Recorder, County of Orange. SECTION 7. The California Environmental Quality Act has been followed in that the City of Tustin has prepared a negative declaration of this project. PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Tustin at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of November, 1992. ATTEST: Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Leslie Anne Pontious, Mayor EXHIBIT "A" TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT 135 N. YORBA STREET (AP #401-521-10) A temporary construction easement over 135 Yorba Street, Assessor's Parcel Number 401-521-10 for the reconstruction of driveway, parking area, walk, planter, regrade and reseed of turf area and appurtenances adjacent to new street improvements in conjunction with the project to widen the eastside of Yorba Street between First Street and Irvine Boulevard described as follows: The westerly 35.00 feet of Lot 5, Block A of Mountain View Garden, Tract No. 396 as shown on a map recorded in Book 16, Page 10 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California. Excepting that portion described in a deed recorded May 9, 1923 in Book 465 Page 312 of deeds, records of said Orange County. Also excepting that portion described in the offer of dedication recorded September 22, 1982 as document No. 82-333808. J0:k(b:TEMPEASE