Placement: First Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 25-63, Public Hearing, Abandoning a Portion of a Twenty (20) Foot Wide Utility and Drainage Easement Located on the East Side of Lot 5, Block 3089, Port St. Lucie Section Thirty-Four, According to the Plat thereof, as Recorded in Plat Book 16, Pages 23, 23A through 23U, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
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Submitted By: Michelle Reid, Public Works
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Mission to be responsive to our community.
Summary Brief: The owners of 5956 NW Baynard Ave., Port St. Lucie, Florida, are requesting to abandon a portion of the existing twenty (20) foot wide utility and drainage easement located on the east side of the property to accommodate the setbacks for a new single family residential home.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Ordinance abandoning a portion of the twenty (20) foot utility and drainage easement located on the east side of 5956 NW Baynard Ave., Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the Ordinance abandoning a portion of the twenty (20) foot utility and drainage easement located on the east side of 5956 NW Baynard Ave., Port St. Lucie, Florida.
2. Move that the Council not approve the abandonment and provide staff direction.
Background: The real property located at 5956 NW Baynard Ave., Port St. Lucie, Florida, was platted with a twenty (20) foot wide utility and drainage easement on the east side of the property. The owners desire to construct a new single family residential home and the abandonment is needed to accommodate the setback requirements. Prior to construction, a 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 a portion of the twenty (20) foot easement located on the east side of 5956 NW Baynard Ave., Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Financial Information: There will be no cost incurred by the City.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: The property is located at 5956 NW Baynard Ave., Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Attachments:
• Ordinance
• Exhibit “A” to Ordinance (Boundary Survey)
• Location Map
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: 25231-07
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
Reviewed by Margaret M. Carland, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.