Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 22-64, Public Hearing, Abandoning a Portion of a Twenty (20) Foot Wide Rear Utility and Drainage Easement Affecting Lot 11, Block 1068, Port St. Lucie Section Nine, Recorded in Plat Book 12, Pages 39A through 39I, 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.
Executive Summary (General Business): The owners of 710 SW Crean Terrace, Port St Lucie Florida, 34953, are requesting to abandon ten (10) feet of the existing twenty (20) foot wide rear utility and drainage easement to construct 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 wide utility and drainage easement located at 710 SW Crean Terrace.
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 710 SW Crean Terrace.
2. Move that the Council not approve the abandonment and provide staff direction.
Background: The real property located at 710 SW Crean Terrace 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 Public Works and Utility Departments and Utility Companies have no objection to the abandonment of ten (10) feet of the twenty (20) foot rear easement at 710 SW Crean Terrace.
Financial Information: There will be no cost incurred by the City.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: The property is located at 710 SW Crean Terrace.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Exhibit “A” to Ordinance (Boundary Survey)
3. Location Map
4. 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: 8387
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Margaret M. Carland, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.