Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 22-26, Public Hearing, Abandoning a Portion of a Twenty (20) Foot Utility and Drainage Easement Affecting Lot 13, Block 1832, Port St. Lucie Section Seven, Recorded in Plat Book 12, Pages 37A to 37F, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
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Submitted By: Michelle Reid, Public Works
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Executive Summary (General Business): The owners of 1652 SW Boykin Avenue, Port St. Lucie, Florida, are requesting the City 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 1652 SW Boykin Avenue.
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 1652 SW Boykin Avenue.
2. Move that the Council not approve the abandonment and provide staff direction.
Background: The real property located at 1652 SW Boykin Avenue 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 rea...
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