Agenda Item: 10
Prepared By: Mary P. Holden, Senior Planner
Business: Resolution
Department: Growth Management
Subject:
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Resolution - Utility Easement Vacation Request (LV-21-000234) to Vacate the Six-Foot Utility and Drainage Easements Along Each Side of the Common Lot Line of 976 & 984 Birch Court, Marco Island, FL 34145 - Mary P. Holden, Senior Planner, 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 of 984 Birch Court and 976 Birch Court, Marco Island. No other utility and drainage easements are being requested to be vacated. The application, survey, and utility permissions are attached.
PLANNING BOARD SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Planning Board held a public hearing and considered this request at their September 2, 2022 meeting. There were no public comments or discussion. The Planning Board voted 7-0 to forward a recommendation of approval.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Board approve this request contingent upon the below conditions:
1. The lots are combined for tax purposes only with Collier County Assessor.
2. A unity of title is filed with Collier County and a copy provided to Staff before the City Council meeting.
3. A ten (10) foot square portion of the utility easement shall remain in place. The location will be 10 feet behind the front property line along 984 and 976 Birch Court and five feet on both sides of the common property line.
4. Comcast provide a no objection letter prior to the City Council meeting.
5. 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 and
attorney fees;
e. R...
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