TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Jason Yarborough, ICMA-CM, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution, 2021-R-10, Joshua N. Shelton and Mary L. Shelton, Request to Vacate the Platted Rear Ten (10)-Foot Utility and Drainage Easements on Lots 12 and 16, Block 870, Sixteenth Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision, First Replat to Construct a Single-Family Residence, VAC-20-243. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)
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Recommended Action
Approve Resolution, 2021-R-10, Joshua N. Shelton and Mary L. Shelton, Request to Vacate the platted rear ten (10)-foot utility and drainage easements on Lots 12 and 16, Block 870, Sixteenth Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision, First Replat to construct a single-family residence, VAC-20-243.
General Information
Joshua N. Shelton and Mary L. Shelton, property owners, are petitioning the City of North Port to grant a Vacation of the platted (10) ten-foot utility and drainage easements on Lots 12 and 16 to construct a single-family residence on two combined lots to be used as a single building site. The proposed placement of the home will encroach substantially into the rear 10-foot utility and drainage easement on Lot 16. Future development of the site on Lot 12 is not proposed at this time. However, the property owners are requesting to vacate the entire 10-foot rear platted utility and drainage easement for future site improvements and to maintain the natural beauty of the land making it necessary to vacate these easements.
Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 177, an Application has been made to the City of North Port to formally Request to Vacate platted rear (10) ten-foot utility and drainage easements on Lots 12 and 16, Block 870, Sixteenth Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision, First Replat.
A legal Notice of Intent to Vacate was published by the property owners in a newspaper of general circulation, for (2) two weeks consecutively.
The affected utility agencies have been notified of the Vacation Request and through written responses granted their approval.
Resolution 2021-R-10 has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
During their Regular Meeting held on February 4, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board unanimously recommended 6-0 that the City Commission approve Resolution, 2021-R-10, VAC-20-243.
Strategic Plan
A vibrant, desirable, and sustainable city where people are proud to live, work, and play.
To provide exceptional service to our entire community for the continuous enrichment of quality of life.
We work with compassion, professionalism and purpose. We make a positive difference in the lives of the residents we serve.
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments: 1. Resolution 2021-R-10
2. Staff report with Exhibits
3. Applicant Presentation
Prepared by: Sherry Willette-Grondin, Zoning Coordinator
Nicole Galehouse, AICP, Planning & Zoning Manager
Department Director: Juliana B. Bellia, Acting Assistant City Manager