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HomeMy WebLinkAboutD-1845 222 Elks Lane Recorded 10/21/20091 RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: City Clerk's Office CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 �--- -- T -- - -- -- JULIE RODEWLD San Luis Obisp nty— Clerk/Recorder Recorded at the request of — Public I IF 10/21/2009 2:31 PM D o,c # : � 2009059165 Titles: 1 Pages: 14 Fees 0.00 Tax,es`' 0.00 Others 0.00 PAID $0.00 This document is recorded for the benefit of the City of San Luis Obispo, A Municipal Corporation, and is exempt from fee per Government Code Sections 27383. OPEN SPACE AND PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN LUIS OBISPO ELKS LODGE AND THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO I`Egs RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: City of San Luis Obispo Attn: City Clerk 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 -3249 OPEN SPACE AND PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT This Open Space and Public Access. Easement Agreement, made and entered into This Z / day of OC�-e,[ -er , 2009, by and between SAN LUIS OBISPO LODGE 4322, BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES IF AMERICA, a California corporation, hereinafter called "Owner ", and the CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, a municipal corporation of the State of California. Hereinafter called "City ", is made in regard to the following RECITALS WHEREAS, Owner possesses certain property (the "Subject Property ") situated within the City of San Luis Obispo, described in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto and incorporated herein, identified as 222 Elks Lane, in the City of San Luis Obispo, California; and WHEREAS, the Subject Property has certain natural resources, scenic beauty and existing openness of importance to the community, including a portion of San Luis Obispo Creek, and WHEREAS, the Subject Property is also the identified route of a non - motorized trail, known as the Bob Jones Trail, whose development and proper use is a high priority of the citizens of the City, and WHEREAS, both Owner and City desire to preserve, conserve, and properly manage for the public benefit the biological diversity, scenic beauty and existing openness and other natural conditions on the Subject Property, and WHEREAS, both Owner and City recognize that the Subject Property requires expert maintenance in balancing environmental concerns with the need for management of stormflows occurring within San Luis Obispo Creek from time to time, and WHEREAS, the Owner has offered to dedicate this open space and public access easement to preserve the above described values by restricting Owner's use of and activities on the Subject Property and permitting City's proper use thereof through the imposition of a perpetual easement with the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, in compliance with Chapter 6.6 of Part 1 of Division 1 of title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California commencing with Section 51070, and in further consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and the conditions herein contained and the substantial public benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows: • C 1. Owner hereby grants to City an open space and public access easement (the "Easement") over the portion of the Subject Property (the "Easement Area ") described in Exhibit `B" attached hereto and incorporated herein. Said grant of easement conveys to City an estate and interest in the Subject Property. The purpose of the easement is to protect said biological diversity, natural scenic beauty and existing openness and other natural conditions, and to permit the proper management and enjoyment thereof, by voluntarily restricting the use of the Easement Area as hereinafter set forth. In accepting said Easement, City hereby accepts the obligation, at its sole cost to: a. protect and maintain the health of the natural environment found within the Easement Area, and to provide for appropriate public access to the Easement Area for public use, education, and enjoyment, and b. take all actions reasonable and necessary actions to protect the Easement Area and the Subject Property from erosion created by the San Luis Obispo Creek. 2. The restrictions hereby imposed upon the use of the Easement Area by Owner and the acts which Owner shall refrain from doing upon the Easement Area are, and shall be, as follows: a. Any structure(s), sign(s), or billboard(s) that exist within the Easement Area at this time can be maintained and modified as permitted by City regulations. b. No new sign(s), billboard(s), or similar structure(s) may be located on or in the Easement Area, except as permitted by City regulations. c. Owner shall not plant or permit to be planted any vegetation within the Easement Area, except for erosion control, fire protection, or soil stabilization as allowed or approved by the City's Natural Resources Manager or his /her designee. d. Owner shall not remove or permit to be removed any vegetation within the Easement Area, except as reasonably necessary for fire protection, hazard abatement, stormflow management, or replacement or removal of dead vegetation, as allowed or approved by the City's Natural Resources Manager or his/her designee. e. No extraction of surface or subsurface natural resources, or collection of water, for transfer off of the subject property shall be allowed. f. Functioning of the Easement Area for wildlife habitat, other benefits to the natural environment, for stormwater management, and for proper public use and enjoyment (specifically a non - motorized pedestrian and bicycle trail) shall take precedence over all other uses, and public and private access to the Easement Area shall be controlled by City. Fencing and signage indicating the boundaries of the Easement Area and for public safety or habitat protection shall be installed by City and kept in good condition. Signage shall be as approved by the Natural Resources Manager or his/her designee. g. Any fencing installed on the boundary of the Easement Area shall be done in a manner mutually agreed upon by the Parties 3. This Easement shall remain in effect in perpetuity. 4. This grant may not be abandoned by the City except pursuant to all of the provisions of Section 51093 of the Government Code of the State of California. 5. This grant of easement, as specified in Section 51096 of the Government Code of the State of California, upon execution and acceptance in accordance with Chapter 6.6 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California commencing with Section 51070., shall be deemed an enforceable restriction within the meaning of Article XIII, Section 8 of the Constitution of the State of California. 6. Land uses permitted or reserved to the Owner by this grant shall be subject to the ordinances of the City regulating the use of land. 7. The City shall have the right of access within the Easement Area to remove any drainage obstructions, and to perform construction work and other erosion control work required to protect the Easement Area and the Subject Property from erosion, subject to the review and approval of other agencies with regulatory control over work done in the riparian corridor, specifically the State Department of Fish and Game. and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. Owner shall be indemnified and held harmless by City for any such activity undertaken by City. b. No new sign(s), billboard(s), or similar structure(s) may be located on or in the Easement Area, except as permitted by City regulations. c. Owner shall not plant or permit to be planted any vegetation within the Easement Area, except for erosion control, fire protection, or soil stabilization as allowed or approved by the City'.s Natural Resources Manager or his/her designee. d. Owner shall not remove or permit to be removed any vegetation within the Easement Area, except as reasonably necessary for fire protection, hazard abatement, stormflow management, or replacement or removal of dead vegetation, as allowed or approved by the City's Natural Resources Manager or his/her designee. e. No extraction of surface or subsurface natural resources, or collection of water, for transfer off of the subject property shall be allowed. f. Functioning of the Easement Area for wildlife habitat, other benefits to the natural environment, for stormwater management, and for proper public use and enjoyment (specifically a non - motorized pedestrian and bicycle trail) shall take precedence. over all other uses, and public and private access to the Easement Area shall be controlled by City. Fencing and signage indicating-the boundaries of the Easement Area and for public safety or habitat protection shall be installed by City and kept in good condition. Signage shall be as approved by the Natural Resources Manager or his/her designee.. • g. Any fencing installed on the boundary of the Easement Area shall be done in a manner mutually agreed upon by the Parties 3. This Easement shall remain in effect in perpetuity.. 4. This grant may not be abandoned by the City except pursuant to all of the provisions of Section 51093 of the Government Code of the State of California. 5. This grant of easement, as specified in Section 51096 of the Government Code of the .State of California, upon execution and acceptance in accordance with Chapter 6.6 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California commencing with Section 51070, shall be deemed an enforceable restriction within the meaning of Article XIH, Section 8 of the Constitution of the State of California. 6. Land uses permitted or reserved to the Owner by this grant shall be subject to the ordinances of the City.regulating the use of land. 7. The City shall have the right of access within the Easement Area to remove any drainage obstructions, and to perform construction work and other erosion control work required to protect the Easement Area and the Subject Property, from erosion, subject to the review and approval of other agencies with regulatory control over work done in the riparian corridor, specifically the State Department of Fish and Game and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. Owner shall be indemnified and held harmless by City for any such activity undertaken by City. 0 • 8. All expenses relating to the relocation of existing improvements to accommodate the Easement shall be the sole responsibility of the City of San Luis Obispo, including but not limited to existing improvements for recreational vehicle parking, driveway for lodge use and recreational vehicle parking, and the existing freshwater well system supplying the property. 9. The City of San Luis Obispo hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Elks Lodge for any and all liabilities arising out of the City's actions under this Easement, except for the active negligence or sole negligence of the Lodge. City shall not be responsible for the Elks Lodge's actions within the Easement Area (such as maintenance of the billboard (s) which will or may continue 10. The terms and conditions herein hall be binding on the parties hereto and their heirs, successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this document on the day and year first written above. ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED OWNER / GRANTOR: SAN LUIS OBISPO LODGE #222, BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTI VE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Y W/ I By is Adams Chairman of the Board of Trustees Davi Romero, Mayor San Luis Obispo Elks Lodge #322 City of San Luis Obispo SAN LUIS OBISPO ELKS LODGE # 322 BENEVOLENT ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Consenting Trustees: By Sid Stark.(Five Year (Wstee) Kevin Niles (Three Year Trustee) ft r STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )SS COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ) On October 20, 2009, before me Elaina Cano, City Clerk, personally appeared David F. Romero, Mayor, CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is/ 71 subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that e/s e /tl y execute the same in his/l�r /tlir authorized 94, and that by his r/ it signature on the instrument the persoh(4, or the entity upon b6half of which the person( acted, executed the instrument. � I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. Witness my hand and official seal Signature City Clerk (Seal) • • State of California County of Lws c7 On 101-2-1105 before me, 06/A­ Fa S AZe- -a4'l/ 2 &/L, Date Here Insert Name affid Title of the Officer personally appeared LePECLAUDIA mows Cortunlaaion 1 1853990 Nowt' Pl mic - Califonft San Luis Obispo County My Comm- dua 14 2013 Place Notary Seal Above who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that heishe44ey executed the same in his/her /their authorized capacity(iee), and that by his /berftbeir signature(o on the instrument the person%, or the entity upon behalf of which the personM acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. 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Box 2402 - Chatsworth, CA 91313-2402 - www.Nationa[Notaryorg Item #5907 Reorder: Call Toll -Free 1- 800 - 876.6827 • EXHIBIT A • The property on which easement Exhibit B is located is in the City of San Luis Obispo, State of California, described as follows: Lots C and D of the Resubdivision of Lots 58, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65, of the Ranchos Canada de los Osos and La Laguna, as surveyed by R. R. Harris in January 1885 in the county of San Luis Obispo, State of California, according to the map filed for record in Book A page 161 of Maps, in the office of the county recorder of said county, lying easterly of the California State Highway as said highway existed on May 29,1950. EXCEPT therefrom that portion of said Lot C as conveyed to Independent Order Odd Fellows, Chorro Lodge No. 168, by deed dated October 28, 1949 and recorded December 13, 1949 in Book 544, page 411 of Official Records. ALSO EXCEPT therefrom that portion of Lot C described in the deed to the State of California, recorded March 19, 1962, in Book 1174 page 264 of official Records. r� EXHIBIT B • All that real property in the County of San Luis Obispo State of California being a part of that portion of Lots C and D of the Resubdivision *of Lots 58, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65 of the Subdivisions of the Ranchos Canada De Los Osos and La Laguna described in a deeded recorded in Volume 1039 of Official Records at page 556 in the office of the County Recorder of said County, said Lots C and D being shown on a survey recorded in Book 45 of Records of Survey at page 42 in the office of said County Recorder; said part of said portion of said Lots C and D described by said deed being more particularly described as follows: That part of said portion of Lots C and D described in said deed lying southerly and westerly of the following described line: Beginning at the most northerly comer of said Lot D as shown on said Record of Survey, said point being the True Point of Beginning; thence, along the following courses: South 6 °15'25" West 97.90 feet; South 9 °29'46" West 38.24 feet; South 0 05648" West 39.27 feet; South 0'55'15" East 48.08 feet; South 11'06'27" West 40.57 feet; South 15 °51'49" West 40.33 feet; South 23 °03'33" West 38.85 feet; South 11 °08'34" West 64.35 feet; South 2 °06'48" East 1.3.25 feet; South 11 °51'38" East 149.30 feet; South 14 °25'26" East 294.05 feet; South 45 °51'06" East 90.66 feet; South 67 °12'52" East 119.65 feet; South 63 °51'23" East 28.36 feet to a point on the easterly line of said Lot D, said point being North 26 °08'37" East 60.46 feet along said easterly line from the most southerly corner of said Lot D as shown on said Record of Survey. Said part of said portion of said Lots C and D being shown on Sheet 2 attached hereto and made a part hereof. Terence K. Orton P.E. 21807 (Exp. 9 -30 -2009) PR'JF ESS /n 4 No. 21807 R �c r� srgl CI1/Ei.. Sheet 1 r LOT C 0 • N s} .•iJ z .� 6,3 •46� LOT D LINE TABLE LINE BEARING DISTANCE L11 N06'1 5'25 "E 97.90 L2 N09'29'46 "E 38.24 L3 N00'56'48 "E 39.27 L4 N00'55'1 5 "W 48.08 L5 N11'06'27 "E 40.57 L6 N15'51'49 "E 40.33 L7 N23'03'33 "E 38.85 L8 N11'08'34 "E 64.35 L9 NO2'06'48 "W 13.25 L10 N11'51'38 "W 149.30 L11 N14'25'26 "W 294.05 L12 N45'51'06 "W 90.66 L13 N6712'52 "W 119.65 Ll 41 N63'51'23 "W 1 28.36 z rn v N O s LAND WESTLAtt ENGINEERING, INC. 3480 SOUTH HIGUERA, SUITE 130 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93401 (805) 541 -2394 SHEET 2 i i i CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the interest in real property conveyed by the OPEN SPACE DEED AND PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT dated October 20, 2009, by and between SAN LUIS OBISPO LODGE #322; BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES ( "Grantor"), and the CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, a municipal Corporation ( "Grantee "), is hereby accepted by the undersigned off icer on behalf of the City Council pursuant to authority conferred by Resolution No. 5370 (1984 Series) recorded June 15, 1984, in Volume 2604, Official Records, Page 878, San Luis Obispo County, California, and Grantor hereby consents to recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer or his agent. Date: October 20, 2009 ATTEST: Elaina Cano, Interim City Clerk CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO by: C. r,�i•�C'�,r David F. Romero, Mayor END OF DOCUMENT