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File #: ID 25-4760    Version: 1 Name:
Type: New Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/25/2025 In control: Planning Board
On agenda: 10/3/2025 Final action:
Title: RESOLUTION - Utility Easement Vacation (LV-25-000138) request to Vacate Chipley Street Right-of-Way located between 336 and 348 Colonial Ave., Marco Island, FL 34145 - Mary P. Holden, Planning Manager, Community Affairs/Growth Management
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Staff Report, 3. Application, 4. Title Opinion

Agenda Item: 10(a)

Prepared By: Mary P. Holden, Planning Manager

Business: Resolution - Easement Vacation

Department: Community Affairs/Growth Management

Subject:

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RESOLUTION - Utility Easement Vacation (LV-25-000138) request to Vacate Chipley Street Right-of-Way located between 336 and 348 Colonial Ave., Marco Island, FL 34145 - Mary P. Holden, Planning Manager, Community Affairs/Growth Management

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BACKGROUND

 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

 

The request is to vacate Chipley Street right-of-way that is approximately 6,877 square feet, and located between 336 and 348 Colonial Ave.  Please find the application and information attached.

 

FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Applicant has paid $2,000.00 in applicable fees.

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: N/A

 

NOTICE APPEARANCE DATE(S):  N/A

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 

 

Staff recommends the Planning Board approve LV-25-000138, Vacation of the Chipley Street right-of-way between 348 and 336 Colonial Ave., Marco Island, FL 34145, and forward the recommendation of approval to the City Council with the following conditions:

 

1.                     Conditional Approval: City Council’s approval of the right-of-way vacation will be contingent upon the property owners completion of the sidewalk, construction of the exfiltration swale, and installation of sod.

2.                     Construction Bond: A $25,000 public payment and performance bond, guaranteeing completion of these improvements, must be provided to the City no later than sixty (60) days of approval of the resolution  granting the vacation. The bond will remain in effect until the City confirms successful completion of the improvements required pursuant to the resolution.

3.                     Permit Requirement: Following approval of the resolution, the property owners or their contractor must obtain a right-of-way permit from the City for the improvements. The permit will specify City construction standards and inspection requirements.

4.                     One-Year Deadline: If the improvements are not completed within one year of l approval of the resolution, the City will draw on the bond to complete the work.

5.                     A unity of title is recorded with Collier County by both owners, tying the additional land to their respective properties, and a copy of the recorded unity of titles is provided to the City no later than sixty (60) days following approval of the resolution. 

 

 

 

POTENTIAL MOTION:

 

Move to approve Resolution 25-XX with the listed conditions.