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Home My WebLink About12-04-2018 Item 12 - Acquisition of Easements for the Ramona Dr to Foothill Blvd Class 1 Path Department Name: Public Works Cost Center: 5010 For Agenda of: December 4, 2018 Placement: Consent Estimated Time: N/A FROM: Daryl Grigsby, Public Works Director Prepared By: Jake Hudson, Transportation Manager Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager SUBJECT: ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS FOR THE RAMONA DRIVE TO FOOTHILL BOULEVARD CLASS 1 PATH RECOMMENDATION Authorize the Mayor to execute easement and deed agreements in a total amount not to exceed $423,700 including title and escrow charges in a fo rm subject to the approval of the City Attorney. DISCUSSION Policy Context In August of 2017, the Council adopted a Safe Routes to School Plan for Bishop’s Peak and Pacheco Elementary Schools (Attachment A) and included all of its projects as an amendment to the Bicycle Transportation Plan. In February of 2017, the Council adopted the Anholm Bikeway Plan (Attachment B). Both adopted plans identify the construction of a bicycle and pedestrian crossing signal at Foothill Blvd. and a Class I path crossing the Latter-Day Saints (LDS) Church property. The proposed acquisition of these easements is necessary to implement these projects and plans. The project supports the Circulation Element goals to increase bicycle and pedestrian transportation. Background As part of the 2017-19 financial planning process, Council gave strategic budget direction for staff to pursue acquisition of easements on the LDS Church property (APN 052 -162-024 and APN 052-162-025) for purposes of both the Class I Path as well as for a ne w park. Following staff discussions with LDS Church officials, the Church responded that it was interested in negotiating easements for purposes of the Class I Path, but not for a park. The proposed Class I path would be located on the eastern edge of the LDS Church property, providing a convenient connection to the proposed Ferrini crossing of Foothill Blvd. The permanent easement area would include a 20’ wide easement located along the 168.79’ northern portion of the property along Foothill Blvd and a 41 1.20’ portion of the eastern boundary adjacent to the Foothill Plaza. The total permanent easement area is 11,360 sq. ft. Once completed, the pathway will provide a connection for elementary school students to cross Packet Pg. 109 Item 12 Foothill Blvd with lower vehicular volumes and speeds than at Broad Street and Foothill, which is where many elementary school students typically cross. In order to independently determine the property’s value, t he City hired Dennis E. Greene, MAI, SRA, a licensed real estate appraiser through a government real estate services firm, Hamner, Jewell & Associates. Using accepted appraisal principles and procedures, the appraisal determined the market value of the proposed permanent easement area as well as the market value for a 6-month temporar y construction easement of 10’ wide adjoining the entire length of the proposed bike and pedestrian path. The appraisal evaluated recent sales of comparable properties and depreciated replacements costs and gave consideration for zoning, development potent ial, and the income that the subject property can produce. The market value for both the permanent easement and temporary construction easement was valued at $373,900. However, the LDS Church disagreed with the evaluation given that the appraisal was base d on a 90% loss in utility to the owner as opposed to 100% loss in utility, a difference of $38,960. Staff agrees with the 100% loss in utility given that City policy does not allow for a setback credit on the remaining portion of the parcel should the owner decide to develop it. Another aspect of the property negotiation involved future vehicular access to the undeveloped property via Foothill Blvd in conjunction with a future development application on the LDS Church property. Currently, access to the undeveloped property is via the existing driveway to the Church. While the Church is supportive of the Safe Routes to School project, they are concerned about cutting off access to the undeveloped property. Therefore, the Agreement authorizes vehicular access from the LDS Church property to Foothill Blvd across the easement area in conjunction with a future development application provided that the design and location of said access is subject to the City’s engineering standards and must undergo the City’s re view process. Packet Pg. 110 Item 12 Valuation Appraisal by Dennis E. Greene, MAI, SRA Permanent Easement (at 100% loss of utility) 11,360 sq. ft $414,800 Temporary Construction Easement 5,380 sq. ft $3,900 Title and Escrow Charges $5,000 (rounded) _______________ Total Easement and Closing Costs: $423,700 Public Engagement This project was identified as a result of the community outreach for the Safe Routes to School Plan for Bishop’s Peak and Pacheco Elementary Schools which was adopted by the City Council at a public hearing in August of 2017. The planning process for t he Plan included two community meetings, and meetings with parents, residents, and the San Luis Coastal School District. Other outreach efforts included an invitation to leave feedback on the project’s website at https://www.opentownhall.com/portals/189/Issue_3736 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This project was adopted as an amendment to the Bicycle Transportation Plan in August 2017 and included as an amendment to the Initial Study / Negative Declaration for the 2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan. FISCAL IMPACT Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2017-19 Funding Identified: Yes Fiscal Analysis: Funding Sources Current FY Cost Annualized On-going Cost Total Project Cost General Fund State (SB 1) $289,106 Federal Fees Other: Measure G $134,594 Total $423,700 $423,700 In February 2017 the City Council adopted the Anholm Bikeway Plan which includes this right - of-way acquisition and construction of the Foothill Ped/Bike Signal & Class I Path as the first phases of plan implementation. Staff requests authorization to complete the easement acquisition with the LDS Church for the temporary construction easement and permanent easement not to exceed $423,700. The 2017-19 Financial Plan allocated $633,000 total funds for Phase 1 of the Anholm Bikeway Plan, including the Foothill / Ferrini crossing in two CIP projects: Safe Routes Packet Pg. 111 Item 12 to School Implementation (Spec # 91376) and Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard (Spec # 91619). A balance of $603,667 remains in these CIP project accounts including funding from SB1, General Fund, and a SLOCOG Safe Routes to School grant. For the easements purchase, $289,106 will come from SB1 and $134,594 from Measure G. NEXT STEPS This easement purchase is a component of the Anholm Bikeway Plan Phase I. Design is currently underway of phase I improvements which include the path to be constructed on this easement, the Bicycle/Pedestrian Signal at Foothill Boulevard, and the protected bike lanes on Ramona. Const ruction is currently anticipated in the second quarter of 2019. ALTERNATIVE The City Council may decide not to authorize the completion of the easement agreements. Staff does not recommend this option as it will not further the project, which is recommended in the Anholm Bikeway Plan and the Safe Routes to School Plan for Pacheco and Bishop’s Peak Elementary Schools. Attachments: a - Council Reading File - Safe Routes to School Plan for Pacheco and Bishop Peak Elementary Schools c - Signed Agreement and Deed Documents b - Council Reading File - Anholm Bikeway Plan Packet Pg. 112 Item 12 Packet Pg. 113Item 12 Packet Pg. 114Item 12 Packet Pg. 115Item 12 Packet Pg. 116Item 12 Packet Pg. 117Item 12 Packet Pg. 118Item 12 Packet Pg. 119Item 12 Packet Pg. 120Item 12 Packet Pg. 121Item 12 Packet Pg. 122Item 12 Packet Pg. 123Item 12 Packet Pg. 124Item 12 Packet Pg. 125Item 12 Packet Pg. 126Item 12 Packet Pg. 127Item 12 Packet Pg. 128Item 12 Packet Pg. 129Item 12 Packet Pg. 130Item 12 Packet Pg. 131Item 12 Packet Pg. 132Item 12 Packet Pg. 133Item 12 Packet Pg. 134Item 12 Packet Pg. 135Item 12 Packet Pg. 136Item 12 Packet Pg. 137Item 12 Packet Pg. 138Item 12 Packet Pg. 139Item 12 Packet Pg. 140Item 12 Packet Pg. 141Item 12 Packet Pg. 142Item 12 Packet Pg. 143Item 12 Packet Pg. 144Item 12 Packet Pg. 145Item 12 Packet Pg. 146Item 12 Packet Pg. 147Item 12 Packet Pg. 148Item 12 Packet Pg. 149Item 12 Packet Pg. 150Item 12 Packet Pg. 151Item 12 Packet Pg. 152Item 12 Packet Pg. 153Item 12 Packet Pg. 154Item 12 Packet Pg. 155Item 12 Packet Pg. 156Item 12 Packet Pg. 157Item 12 Packet Pg. 158Item 12