TO: Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
FROM: David Brown, Planner I
SUBJECT: Consideration of Petition VAC-24-104 through Resolution No. 2024-R-63 Vacating a Portion of the Platted 15-Foot Street Tree and Landscape Easement Located on Lot 29, Gran Place Subdivision (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
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Recommended Action
The Planning & Zoning Advisory Board recommends that the City Commission approve VAC-24-104 via Resolution No. 2024-R-63.
General Information
On June 28, 2024, the Planning & Zoning Division received an application petitioning the City of North Port to grant a vacation of a portion of the platted 15-foot street tree and landscape easement located on lot 29, Gran Place Subdivision. The applicant is requesting to vacate approximately 115 square feet, to eliminate an existing encroachment in order to facilitate the sale of the home. The property has a Village (V) zoning designation and a Future Land Use (FLU) of Village. It is situated within Village F, West Villages Improvement District (Wellen Park) in the MU-2 (Mixed Use) area.
Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 177, an application has been made to the City of North to request a partial vacation of the platted 15-foot street tree and landscape easement located on Lot 29, Gran Place Subdivision.
A legal notice of intent to vacate the easements was published by the property owners in a newspaper of general circulation, for two (2) weeks consecutively.
The affected drainage and utility agencies have been notified of the vacation request and through written responses, have granted their approval.
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved Resolution 2024-R-63 for form and correctness.
Strategic Plan
Good Governance
Financial Impact
Not applicable
Procurement
Not applicable
Attachments:
1. Staff Report with Exhibits
2. Resolution 2024-R-63 with Exhibits
3. Staff presentation
Prepared by: David Brown, Planner I
Gabriel Quintas, AICP, CFM, Assistant Director, Development Services
Lori Barnes, AICP, CPM, Assistant Director, Development Services
Department Director: Alaina Ray, AICP, Director, Development Services Department