A small chunk of land owned by the city for nearly 50 years appears to be headed for sale, based on actions taken recently by the Saratoga City Council.
The 2,260-square-foot property is located near Gardiner Park between 18929 and 18947 Harleigh Drive.
Its fair market value is estimated at $86,000.
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On March 6, the Council agreed to sell the parcel to one of two adjacent landowners, but asked staff to begin a public bidding process.
The property and the adjoining parcels are designated as medium density residential M-10 in the General Plan and zoned as single-family residential R-1-10,000, according to a staff report.
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The parcel is unused and unnecessary for access to Gardiner Park, the report said about reasons to sell it.
Further, the report stated, development on the land would require construction of a bridge over Wildcat Creek, which would be costly and subject to numerous state and federal permit requirements.
The city earns no income from the parcel and proceeds from the sale could be used to fund municipal services and expenses, according to the report.
On Feb. 5, the Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission recommended the parcel be sold.
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