The developer of High Sierra Subdivision 1st Filing is replatting a portion of High Sierra Subdivision 1st Filing.  The developer is proposing to vacate Bonita Circle between Sierra Grande Boulevard and El Rancho Drive.  The developer will then re-dedicate an equivalent area further downstream to develop as a storm water pond.  The intent of this change is to reduce the effects of stormwater at the intersection of Sierra Grande Boulevard and Morocco Drive.  With the plan of re-dedicating an equivalent area, the developer is requesting that the vacation of Bonita Circle be at no cost.  The developer is proposing multiple exempt plats eliminating the street and re-dedicating an area for stormwater conditioned on approval of vacation of the right of way.  Attached is an exhibit showing the proposed vacation along with the new area to be dedicated.  Bonita Circle between Sierra Grande Boulevard and El Rancho Drive is not necessary to construct to circulate traffic in the neighborhood as there are many other streets to meet traffic demands and circulation requirements.

The Council may:

• After holding a public hearing, approve the vacation of Bonita Circle between Sierra Grande Boulevard and El Rancho Drive; or
• After holding a public hearing, do not approve of the vacation.  If the right of way is not vacated, the developer will be required to construct Bonita Circle and find a new area for storm water detention.

Since the right of way proposed to be vacated has not been constructed and new right of way will be dedicated to replace the vacated area, the developers are requesting there is no cost for the vacation.  

Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the advertised public hearing and approve the vacation of a portion of Bonita Circle between Sierra Grande Boulevard and El Rancho Drive.