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Planning Commission finds street vacation of Ramona Drive segment consistent with general plan
Summary
The Redlands Planning Commission on July 22 approved Resolution No. 1710, finding Street Vacation No. 197 — a request to vacate a portion of Ramona Drive adjacent to 1300 Prospect Drive — in conformity with the city's General Plan and exempt from CEQA review.
On July 22, 2025, the Redlands Planning Commission voted to adopt Resolution No. 1710, finding that Street Vacation No. 197 — a proposal to vacate a portion of public right of way along Ramona Drive adjacent to 1300 Prospect Drive — is in conformity with the city's General Plan.
Planning staff told the commission the applicant seeks to vacate an approximately 1,200-square-foot excess portion of right of way at the southeast corner of the single-family property at 1300 Prospect Drive. Staff said roughly 530 square feet of that area is a landscape planter maintained by the adjacent property owner and the remainder is paved. The applicant said the vacation would allow an improved lot-line configuration for the property while allowing the owner to continue maintaining the planter.
Staff referenced California Government Code section 65402A and the City of Redlands 2035 General Plan (Connected City chapter), noting that Ramona Drive is classified as a local road. Staff said the roadway currently provides an 18-foot paved travelway within a 60-foot right-of-way, that the subject portion exceeds the width requirements of the existing road, and that the city had not maintained the area in the past five years. Staff also determined the proposal qualifies for an exemption from environmental review under the city's CEQA guidelines (staff cited Section 15,061(B)(3)).
Chair Ansley moved adoption of Resolution No. 1710; Vice Chair Inslee seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote. The commission’s action was limited to the General Plan conformity determination required by state law prior to any street vacation action, as described in staff materials.
The commission record shows the requested vacation would allow the adjacent property owner to continue landscaping an existing planter that aligns with the property line and is currently maintained by that owner. No public comments were offered during the commission deliberation on this item.
Next steps described by staff include processing the formal street vacation/abandonment procedure according to municipal practice; any subsequent dedication, conveyance, or recording would follow the city’s street vacation ordinance and required hearings.
