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Arroyo Grande council approves vacation of Ridgeview Way equestrian easement over objections from nearby homeowners
Summary
The Arroyo Grande City Council voted 4-1 to vacate a public equestrian easement on Ridgeview Way, siding with staff's finding that the easement is "in excess" of city needs while several residents and council members urged preserving the long-range trail vision.
Arroyo Grande City Council members voted 4-1 on Feb. 11 to vacate a public equestrian easement on Ridgeview Way after a contentious discussion about whether the city should preserve a decades-old plan for a linked equestrian network.
The council acted on a staff recommendation that the easement is "in excess" of city needs, enabling the property owner to pursue potential development. Bridal Pedratti, Community Development Director, told the council staff believes vacating the easement "is a benefit to the city in the long term" because it meets the requirements of the California Streets and Highways Code and could allow new development on the parcel.
The discussion centered on two competing views: some council members and staff argued the easement has remained unused and is unlikely to become part of a connected trail network, while residents and other council members said maintaining the easement preserves a generational opportunity to stitch together an equestrian route linking James Way, Tally Ho Road and Gallardi Road.
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