Give up public access easement at 11965 San Pablo Avenue to allow housing development
In Plain English
The city owns legal rights to public access through private property at 11965 San Pablo Avenue in El Cerrito near Baxter Creek. The property owner wants to build housing but cannot do so while the city holds these access rights. If approved, the city gives up its easement and the owner can proceed with development.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 2-18 to vacate the Baxter Creek public access easement
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously agreed to give up the city's legal right to public access through private property at 11965 San Pablo Avenue near Baxter Creek. This decision clears the way for the property owner to build housing on the site, which they could not do while the city held these access rights. The vote removes a legal obstacle to housing development but also means the public loses potential access to the creek area through this property. This continues the council's general pattern of supporting zoning changes that enable housing development.
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Public Comments
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Community Discussion
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