Agenda Item: 10
Prepared By: Daniel J. Smith, AICP, Director
Business: Resolution
Department: Community Affairs
Subject:
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Resolution - Utility Easement Vacation (LV-24-000268) Request to Vacate the Six-foot Utility and Drainage Easements Along Each Side of the Common Lot Line for Property Located at 917 North Barfield Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145 - Josh Ooyman, Planner II, Community Affairs/Growth Management
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The request is to vacate the six-foot utility and drainage easements along each side of the common lot line between Marco Beach Unit 4, Block 125, Lot 3, and Marco Beach Unit 4, Block 125, Lot 4, Marco Island, Florida. The application, survey, and utility permissions are attached.
PLANNING BOARD SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Board considered this request and held a public hearing at their January 10, 2025, meeting. There was minimal discussion and no public comment. The Planning Board voted 6-0 to forward a recommendation of approval with the below conditions:
1. Retaining a ten foot by twelve foot (10' x 12') portion of the utility easement, (six feet on each side of the lot line), as measured from the front property line of back of sidewalk.
2. The Owner/Developer is solely responsible for any and all costs associated with this Drainage and Utility Easement vacation, including but not limited to the following:
a. Property surveys;
b. Professional design fees;
c. Permit costs;
d. Preparation and recording of new deeds and this resolution, including attorney fees;
e. Removal, replacing or relocation of any utilities (if applicable);
f. Removal of existing ground cover;
g. Fill, loam and seed; and
h. Disposal of any and all construction debris including any and all infrastructure which may exist within the utility easement.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: The applicant has paid $2,000.00 in applicable fees.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: Not less than two weekly issues.
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