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TO: Mayor and Town Council May 20, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 31-2025, approving the vacation of excess rights-of-way at
Maiden Lane, Mariposa Court and Pulido Road
BACKGROUND
During the development of some of the Town’s neighborhoods, prior to incorporation, it
was envisioned that these larger subdivisions would be built in phases. At the terminus
of some of the streets, the subdivision map anticipated cul-de-sacs which were never
constructed. This left excess rights-of-way encumbering the front yards of these parcels.
Streets and Highway Code Section 8334 authorizes summary vacation (an abbreviated
abandonment process) of excess rights-of-way that are not required for street or highway
purposes.
DISCUSSION
The effect of this summary vacation of excess street rights-of-way is that the public will
no longer have the right to use these areas for a public street and that the owners of the
underlying fee title will have clear title to those portions of their landscaped front yards.
The public and all utility companies will retain utility easement rights.
No physical improvements are required to vacate the excess cul-de-sac rights-of-way.
The recommended action is a technical requirement of the State of California Streets and
Highway Code, which sets forth specific procedures that must be accomplished in order
to legally validate this action. Upon adoption of the resolution by the Town Council, the
City Clerk will record the resolution thereby finalizing this action.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Posting of the meeting agenda serves as notice to the general public along with the
fronting property owners.
Vacation of Excess Rights-Of-Way 2 May 20, 2025
FISCAL IMPACT
None. All improvements were installed at the time of incorporation.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 31-2025, approving the vacation of excess rights-of-way at Maiden
Lane, Mariposa Court and Pulido Road.
Prepared by:
Fred Korbmacher
Development Services Coordinator
Reviewed by:
Diane J. Friedmann
Development Services Director
Attachment: Resolution No 31-2025
Exhibit 1 - Vacation of Rights-of-Way
RESOLUTION NO. 31-2025
APPROVING THE VACATION OF EXCESS RIGHTS-OF-WAY AT
MAIDEN LANE, MARIPOSA COURT AND PULIDO ROAD
WHEREAS, the Street and Highways Code, Division 9 Part 3, Chapter 4, Article 1,
Subsection 8334 (a) permits summary vacation of excess street rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the Streets and Highway Code, Division 9 Part 3, Chapter 5, Article 1,
Subsection 8340 (c) provides for the Town to retain all utility easements within the excess
street rights-of-way necessary to maintain existing facilities; and
WHEREAS, rights-of-way dedications from subdivisions approved prior to
incorporation of the Town, result in excess rights-of-way on Maiden Lane, Mariposa
Court and Pulido Road; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the Danville Town Council, that the following findings are made:
The summary vacation is made per Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 4, section 8334 of
the California Street and Highway Code.
The excess rights-of-way on Maiden Lane, Mariposa Court and Pulido Road are
described in the attached legal descriptions.
The excess rights-of-way are no longer needed due to the existing constructed
conditions.
The excess rights-of-way on Maiden Lane, Mariposa Court and Pulido Road are
no longer required for street or highway purposes.
That from and after the date this resolution is recorded, the streets vacated no
longer constitute a street, highway, or public service easement.
and, be it further,
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby approved, and the Town staff is hereby
authorized and directed, to record a certified copy of this Resolution, attested by the City
Clerk under seal, to be recorded without acknowledgement, certificate of
acknowledgement, or further proof in the office of the recorder of Contra Costa County.
Docusign Envelope ID: A8A330E0-A845-41D4-AF96-C727D8103C55
ATTACHMENT A
PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 31-2025
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on May 20, 2025, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
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MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
_____________________________ ________________________________
CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK
Docusign Envelope ID: A8A330E0-A845-41D4-AF96-C727D8103C55
For Recorders Use
Recorded at request of:
Town of Danville
When recorded, mail to:
Town of Danville
City Clerk
500 La Gonda Way
Danville, CA 94526
Mail tax statements to:
Town of Danville
Administrative Services
500 La Gonda Way
Danville, CA 94526
DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX $__________________________________
...Computed on the consideration or value of property conveyed: OR
...Computed on the consideration or value less liens or encumbrances remaining at time of sale.
___________________________________________________________________
Signature of Declarant or Agent determining tax--Firm Name
RESOLUTION NO. 31-2025
VACATION OF EXCESS RIGHTS OF
WAY ON MARIPOSA COURT, MAIDEN
LANE AND PULIDO ROAD
______________________________________________ _____ Date: _____________
Signature
Steven Jones
City Engineer
for the Town of Danville
NOTARIZATION ATTACHED HERETO
EXHIBIT 1
Mariposa Court
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
STREET RIGHT OF WAY VACATION
ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF
DANVILLE, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
PARCEL ONE
BEING A PORTION OF MAIDEN LANE RIGHT OF WAY AS SAID RIGHT OF
WAY IS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF CAMEO ACRES UNIT ONE FILED ON
NOVEMBER 15, 1949 IN BOOK 38 OF MAPS AT PAGE 28 IN THE OFFICE OF
THE COUNTY RECORDER OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY
AT THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF LOT 22 OF SAID MAP (38 M 28)
THENCE NORTH 62°01'40" EAST, 30.51 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT WHOSE RADIUS
POINT BEARS NORTH 62°01'40" EAST 150.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL
ANGLE OF 15°38'21", AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 40.94 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A REVERSE CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF
20.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 87°17'21", AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 30.47 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE
OF SAID MAP (38 M 28);
THENCE ALONG SAID BOUNDARY LINE SOUTH 43°40'40" WEST, 18.44 FEET;
THENCE, LEAVING SAID BOUNDARY LINE AND ALONG SAID WESTERLY
RIGHT OF WAY ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT WHOSE
RADIUS POINT BEARS NORTH 46°19'20" EAST 20.00 FEET, THROUGH A
CENTRAL ANGLE OF 115°22'40", AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 40.27 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A REVERSE CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF
50.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 47°27'00", AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 41.41 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 1,532 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
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PARCEL TWO
BEING A PORTION OF MAIDEN LANE RIGHT OF WAY AS SAID RIGHT OF
WAY IS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF CAMEO ACRES UNIT ONE FILED ON
NOVEMBER 15, 1949 IN BOOK 38 OF MAPS AT PAGE 28 IN THE OFFICE OF
THE COUNTY RECORDER OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY
AT THE MOST SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 21 OF SAID MAP (38 M 28)
THENCE NORTH 62°01'40" EAST, 30.51 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHOSE RADIUS
POINT BEARS NORTH 62°01'40" EAST 150.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL
ANGLE OF 19°05'35", AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 49.99 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A COMPOUND CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF
425.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 02°07'45", AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 15.79 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY
LINE;
THENCE, ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE ALONG A NON
TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHOSE RADIUS POINT BEARS
SOUTH 83°15'00" WEST 50.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF
37°14'50", AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 32.50 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A REVERSE CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 50.00
FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 54°44'50", AND AN ARC LENGTH OF
47.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 1,062 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
PARCEL THREE
BEING A PORTION OF MAIDEN LANE RIGHT OF WAY AS SAID RIGHT OF
WAY IS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF CAMEO ACRES UNIT ONE FILED ON
NOVEMBER 15, 1949 IN BOOK 38 OF MAPS AT PAGE 28 IN THE OFFICE OF
THE COUNTY RECORDER OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 23 OF SAID MAP
(38 M 28) AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT
SOUTH 43°40'40" EAST, 123.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
3
THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY PROLONGATION OF SAID SOUTHERLY
LINE SOUTH 43°40'40" WEST, 17.84 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF
20.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 95°45'54", AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 33.43 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A COMPOUND CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF
100.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 31°40'54", AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 55.30 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A COMPOUND CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF
375.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03°57'02", AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 25.86 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE
OF MAIDEN LANE AS SAID RIGHT OF WAY IS SHOWN ON SAID MAP (38 M
28);
THENCE, ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE ALONG A NON-
TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT WHOSE RADIUS POINT BEARS NORTH 85°04'
30" WEST 50.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 46°56'50", AND AN
ARC LENGTH OF 40.97 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A REVERSE CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF
50.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 30°55'40", AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 26.99 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A REVERSE CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 20.00
FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 115°22'40", AND AN ARC LENGTH OF
40.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 1,232 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
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EXHIBIT 'B'
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Maiden Lane
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EXHIBIT ‘A’
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
STREET RIGHT OF WAY VACATION
ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF
DANVILLE, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
PARCEL ONE
BEING A PORTION OF MARIPOSA COURT RIGHT OF WAY AS SAID RIGHT OF
WAY IS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF DANVILLE ESTATES FILED ON OCTOBER
17, 1946 IN BOOK 31 OF MAPS AT PAGE 22 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
RECORDER OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 129 OF SAID MAP
(31 M 22) THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY
NORTH 08°04'00" WEST, 5.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE, LEAVING SAID WESTERLY LINE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT
WHOSE RADIUS POINT BEARS NORTH 30°36'56" EAST 40.00 FEET, THROUGH
A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 92°43'39", AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 64.74 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A REVERSE CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 20.00
FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 41°24'35", AND AN ARC LENGTH OF
14.45 FEET;
THENCE LEAVING SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE
SOUTH 08°04'00" EAST, 70.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 661 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
PARCEL TWO
BEING A PORTION OF MARIPOSA COURT RIGHT OF WAY AS SAID RIGHT OF
WAY IS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF DANVILLE ESTATES FILED ON OCTOBER
17, 1946 IN BOOK 31 OF MAPS AT PAGE 22 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
RECORDER OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF LOT 130 OF SAID
MAP (31 M 22) THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF
WAY NORTH 08°04'00" WEST, 12.60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
2
THENCE LEAVING SAID EASTERLY LINE NORTH 08°04'00" WEST, 70.91 FEET
TO A POINT ON SAID EASTERLY LINE;
THENCE, ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT WHOSE RADIUS
POINT BEARS NORTH 81°56'00" EAST 20.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL
ANGLE OF 41°24'35", AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 14.45 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A REVERSE CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF
40.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 92°43'39", AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 64.74 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 661 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
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Pulido Road
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EXHIBIT ‘A’
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
STREET RIGHT OF WAY VACATION
ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF
DANVILLE, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
PARCEL ONE
BEING A PORTION OF PULIDO ROAD RIGHT OF WAY AS SAID RIGHT OF
WAY IS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF CAMEO ACRES UNIT 3 FILED ON APRIL 19,
1950 IN BOOK 40 OF MAPS AT PAGE 4 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
RECORDER OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY
AT THE MOST NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 93 OF SAID MAP (40 M 4)
THENCE SOUTH 52°45'00" EAST, 15.00 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 37°15'00" WEST, 46.64 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID WESTERLY
RIGHT OF WAY LINE;
THENCE, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE ALONG A NON-TANGENT
CURVE TO THE LEFT WHOSE RADIUS POINT BEARS NORTH 52°45'00" WEST
40.00 FEET THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 35°39'30", AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 24.89 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A REVERSE CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF
40.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 35°39'30", AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 24.89 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 350 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
PARCEL TWO
BEING A PORTION OF PULIDO ROAD RIGHT OF WAY AS SAID RIGHT OF
WAY IS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF CAMEO ACRES UNIT 3 FILED ON APRIL 19,
1950 IN BOOK 40 OF MAPS AT PAGE 4 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
RECORDER OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY
AT THE MOST SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 94 OF SAID MAP (40 M 4)
THENCE SOUTH 52°45'00" EAST, 15.00 FEET;
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THENCE NORTH 37°15'00" EAST, 46.64 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID WESTERLY
RIGHT OF WAY LINE;
THENCE, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE ALONG A NON-TANGENT
CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHOSE RADIUS POINT BEARS NORTH 52°45'00" WEST
40.00 FEET THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 35°39'30", AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 24.89 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A REVERSE CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 40.00
FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 35°39'30", AND AN ARC LENGTH OF
24.89 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 350 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
PARCEL THREE
BEING A PORTION OF PULIDO ROAD RIGHT OF WAY AS SAID RIGHT OF
WAY IS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF CAMEO ACRES UNIT 3 FILED ON APRIL 19,
1950 IN BOOK 40 OF MAPS AT PAGE 4 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
RECORDER OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY
AT THE MOST SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 95 OF SAID MAP (40 M 4)
THENCE NORTH 52°45'00" WEST, 15.00 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 37°15'00" EAST, 46.64 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID EASTERLY
RIGHT OF WAY LINE;
THENCE, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE ALONG A NON-TANGENT
CURVE TO THE LEFT WHOSE RADIUS POINT BEARS SOUTH 52°45'00" EAST
40.00 FEET THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 35°39'30", AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 24.89 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A REVERSE CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF
40.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 35°39'30", AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 24.89 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 350 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
PARCEL FOUR
BEING A PORTION OF PULIDO ROAD RIGHT OF WAY AS SAID RIGHT OF
WAY IS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF CAMEO ACRES UNIT 3 FILED ON APRIL 19,
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1950 IN BOOK 40 OF MAPS AT PAGE 4 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
RECORDER OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY
AT THE MOST NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 96 OF SAID MAP (40 M 4)
THENCE NORTH 52°45'00" WEST, 15.00 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 37°15'00" WEST, 46.64 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID EASTERLY
RIGHT OF WAY LINE;
THENCE, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE ALONG A NON-TANGENT
CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHOSE RADIUS POINT BEARS SOUTH 52°45'00" EAST
40.00 FEET THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 35°39'30", AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 24.89 FEET;
THENCE, ALONG A REVERSE CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 40.00
FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 35°39'30", AND AN ARC LENGTH OF
24.89 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 350 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
EXHIBIT 'B'
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STREET RIGHT OF WAY VACATION
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