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Planning commission finds West Baltimore strip sale consistent with general plan, urges clear easement and protections
Summary
The Larkspur Planning Commission recommended that the city council find the proposed sale of an 880-square-foot drainage strip near 320 West Baltimore Avenue consistent with the general plan, but asked the council to require recorded easement or deed restrictions to protect heritage trees, spotted-owl habitat and to clarify maintenance responsibilities.
The Larkspur Planning Commission on July 8 recommended the City Council proceed with the sale of an 880-square-foot strip of city land between 320 and 330 West Baltimore Avenue, while urging the council to record conditions that protect wildlife and trees and spell out maintenance and access rights.
Staff told the commission the strip contains a drainage run from street to creek and that the proposed sale would allow the adjacent owner to merge lots and clear title. Staff said the city attorney drafted a sales document that includes conditions intended to protect mature heritage trees and a nearby spotted-owl nest.
"We've reviewed the general plan, and…
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