This ordinance allows the city to cancel a public utility easement at 112 Kensington Way and sell the land to Kevin Jenkins and Lalitha Chandrasekher for $20,000. It also confirms that the decision aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.
Ordinance ordering the summary vacation of a public service easement for public utility purposes at 112 Kensington Way; authorizing the City to quitclaim its interest in the vacation area (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2923, Lot No. 078) to Kevin Jenkins and Lalitha Chandrasekher for $20,000; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a request to vacate a public service easement at 112 Kensington Way to facilitate construction on the property.
The RPD reviewed the SUR Map and determined that the easement was no longer needed, supporting the vacation of the easement.
The SFPUC adopted a resolution stating there was no foreseeable future need for the easement and consented to its vacation.
The Planning Department found the proposed vacation consistent with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.
The Director determined the easement was unnecessary for public service and recommended the summary vacation.
An agreement was made for the sale of the easement to the property owners for $20,000.
The committee recommended the ordinance for the summary vacation of the easement.
The Board passed the ordinance to vacate the easement and authorize the quitclaim to the owners.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the vacation of the easement.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
