Abandon 2,749 square feet of unbuilt 14th Street near Pennsylvania Avenue
In Plain English
The city plans to officially abandon a small section of 14th Street that was never actually built. This 2,749 square foot area sits between Portola Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. If approved, the land becomes available for other uses since no actual street exists there.
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Votes
adopted Order of Vacation No. 918
5 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The city officially abandoned a 2,749 square foot section of 14th Street near Pennsylvania Avenue that was never actually built, passing the measure in a divided 5-2 vote. Councilmembers Martinez and Willis voted against the vacation, while the rest of the council supported it. This administrative action clears the way for the unused land to potentially be developed for other purposes since no actual street exists in that location. The decision follows a public hearing process required for street vacation orders.
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Other motions
to reach out to the neighborhood councils and review their feasibility study or needs assessments for the vacant lot before taking action on the matter
Failedreach out to the neighborhood councils and review their feasibility study or needs assessments for the vacant lot before taking action on the matter
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