At the hearing, the property owner shall be given the opportunity to present any evidence that the affected property does not meet the standards for merger specified in Section 18.34.010. At the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council shall make a determination that the affected parcels are to be merged or are not to be merged and shall so notify the owner of its determination. A determination that the parcels are not to be merged may be made whether or not the affected property meets the standards for merger specified in Section 18.34.010

If the City Council determines that the subject property shall be merged, a determination of merger shall be recorded within thirty days after conclusion of the hearing, as provided for in Section 18.34.020.

If the City Council determines that the subject property shall not be merged, it shall record with the County Recorder a release of the notice of intention to determine status, and shall mail a clearance letter to the then current owner of record. (Ord. 89-2 § 2, 1989.)