10:30 A.M. Right-Of-Way Vacation of a portion of that "street" lying between the "Park" and former Right of Way of the Petaluma & Santa Rosa Electric Railroad; Permit Sonoma File No. RWV25-0001

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is considering the vacation (permanent abandonment) of a portion of an unnamed street in Graton, identified as Permit Sonoma File No. RWV25-0001. This street segment lies between a designated "Park" and the former right-of-way of the Petaluma & Santa Rosa Electric Railroad, as depicted on the 1905 "Green Valley Ranch" map. The petition was filed by Adobe Associates, Inc. on behalf of FJM Graton Associates, LLC.

Staff has determined that this portion of the street has never been used as a public right-of-way, is not maintained by the County, and is currently occupied by an existing building (built in 1947) and a paved parking area. Therefore, it is deemed unnecessary for present or prospective public use and is not useful as a non-motorized transportation facility.

The proposed vacation is considered exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the "common sense exemption" as it involves the abandonment of a "paper street" with no change to existing use and no potential for environmental impact.

Approving the vacation would return the land to private ownership, eliminating potential County liability and maintenance obligations. The action is consistent with the Sonoma County General Plan and the County's Complete Streets Policy. No objections were received from County departments, public agencies, or utilities. The Board is recommended to adopt a resolution ordering the vacation, which will be complete upon recording.