Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 21-21, Public Hearing, Abandoning a Portion of a Twenty (20) foot Utility and Drainage Easement affecting Lot 14, Block 548, Port St. Lucie Section Thirteen, recorded in Plat Book 13, Page(s) 4, 4A to 4M, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
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Submitted By: Edith Majewski, Public Works
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Mission to be responsive to our community.
Executive Summary (General Business): The owners of 209 SW Whitmore Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida, are requesting to abandon ten (10) feet of the existing twenty (20) foot wide rear utility and drainage easement for a pool, deck and screen enclosure.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve to abandon ten (10) feet of the rear twenty (20) foot utility and drainage easement located at 209 SW Whitmore Drive.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve to abandon ten (10) feet of the rear twenty (20) foot utility and drainage easement located at 209 SE Whitmore Drive.
2. Move that the Council not approve the abandonment and provide staff direction.
Background: The real property located at 209 SW Whitmore Drive was platted with a rear twenty (20) foot wide utility and drainage easement. The owners desire to construct a pool, deck, and screen enclosure. Prior to construction, a ten (10) foot wide portion of the easement will need to be abandoned. The owners of the property have submitted a request for the abandonment to the City.
Issues/Analysis: The request to abandon a portion of the easement was evaluated by the Public Works Department, Utility Systems Department, and the Public Utility Companies (AT&T, FPL, Comcast, and Florida City Gas). The City Departments and Utility Companies have no objection to the abandonment of ten (10) feet of the twenty (20) foot rear easement at 209 SW Whitmore Drive.
Financial Information: There will be no cost incurred by the City.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: The property is located at 209 SE Whitmore Drive.
Attachments:
• Ordinance
• Exhibit “A” to Ordinance (Boundary Survey)
• Location Map
• Staff Memo from the City Attorney’s Office to Public Works
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 6021
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Margaret M. Carland, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.