TO: ADAM PIRRIE, CITY MANAGER
FROM: BRAD JOHNSON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: JUNE 24, 2025
Reviewed by:
City Manager: AP
SUBJECT:
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ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION AT 415 ALAMOSA DRIVE (FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND)
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SUMMARY
A property dedication is being proposed to facilitate the installation of public improvements required with the construction of a new residential development at 415 Alamosa Drive. The developer, Sudeep Wahla, is constructing a new single-family home and accessory structures, and is required to build a rock swale and pedestrian sidewalk along the southern property line consistent with the approved design review. Since the current right-of-way is insufficient, a 20-foot-wide strip of land along the property's frontage is being offered for right-of-way dedication to the City of Claremont. This dedicated area will provide the necessary space to accommodate the required improvements and ensure connectivity with the neighborhood's existing public infrastructure.
Staff recommends the City Council accept this dedication, as it is necessary to successfully complete the required public improvements and integrate with the surrounding neighborhood. The adoption of a Resolution (Attachment) by the City Council is necessary to accept the proposed dedication.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the City Council adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, EXECUTING AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF PROPERTY AT 415 ALAMOSA DRIVE
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ALTERNATIVE TO RECOMMENDATION
In addition to the recommendation, there is the following alternative:
• Request additional information from staff.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The staff cost to prepare this report and administer this contract is estimated at $1,184 and is included in the operating budget of the Community Development Department.
The applicant has provided a deposit review fee of $1,450 to cover the cost associated with preparing and reviewing the legal description and associated exhibit. The applicant is also paying consultant review and City Attorney fees. Additional fees that exceed the deposit amount will be paid by the applicant at the time of permit issuance.
ANALYSIS
The developer, Sudeep Wahla, is constructing a new two-story single-family home with a 348-square-foot detached garage and an 800-square-foot detached ADU at 415 Alamosa Drive. As a condition of Rural Design Review #22-R03, the City has required the developer to construct a new rock swale and pedestrian sidewalk parallel to the southern property line.
Adequate right-of-way is not currently available to accommodate or allow for the construction of the required new rock swale and pedestrian sidewalk. The developer proposes to dedicate a 20-foot-wide strip of land along the entire property front on Alamosa Drive to the City of Claremont for right-of-way purposes. This dedicated area would provide adequate space and allow for the installation of the new improvements and provide connectivity to the existing sidewalks and rock swale located directly to the east and west of 415 Alamosa Drive.
A legal description and map depicting the proposed dedication are included as Exhibit A and Exhibit B to the Resolution.
Staff recommends the City Council accept the proposed dedication area as it is necessary to accommodate the required sidewalk and rock swale public improvements and to provide a connection to the existing neighboring improvements.
RELATIONSHIP TO CITY PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Staff has evaluated the agenda item in relation to the City’s strategic and visioning documents and finds that it applies to the following City Planning Documents: Council Priorities, Sustainable City Plan, General Plan, 2024-26 Budget, Youth and Family Master Plan.
CEQA REVIEW
This item is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The agenda and staff report for this item have been posted on the City website and distributed to interested parties. If you desire a copy, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
Submitted by: Prepared by:
Brad Johnson Sarah Reagan, E.I.T.
Community Development Director Assistant Engineer
Review by:
Maria B. Tipping, P.E.
City Engineer
Attachment:
Resolution Accepting Dedication of Property at 415 Alamosa Drive