The City of Sparks has received a request to abandon or vacate their interest in public right-of-way for roadway and utility purposes granted to the City pursuant to Parcel Map 3649, File Number 2450998, as filed for record on May 30, 2000, Official Records of Washoe County, Nevada.  The right-of-way abandonment is located east of Vista Boulevard and south of Salomon Circle.  Copper Canyon Partners, LLC is the owner of all the property adjacent to the right-of-way.  The additional property will make way for a 124 room hotel on a site approximately 3.4 acres in size, in fulfillment of the requirements listed in the Copper Canyon Planned Development Handbook.

The abandonment order (attached) for the requested abandonment has been reviewed by staff and has been found acceptable.  The owner of property abutting the proposed abandonment has been properly notified via certified mail as required by NRS 278.480 (4) (a).  The extent of the proposed abandonment and the date of the public hearing were published in the Reno Gazette Journal as required by NRS 278.480 (4) (b).  Reservations of easement (per NRS278.480 (6)) are included where applicable.  Staff finds that the public will not be materially injured by the proposed abandonment and recommends approval.

1. The City Council could approve the request for abandonment as outlined by Staff.
2. The City Council could deny the request for abandonment as outlined by Staff.

I move to approve the public right-of-way abandonment request as outlined by staff.