TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Vacating the Rear Utility and Drainage Easements for Lots 11, 12, 31 and 32, Block 1438, 29th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
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Recommended Action
Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-13.
General Information
On October 2, 2024, the Planning & Zoning Division received an application petitioning the City of North Port to grant a vacation for the platted rear 10-foot utility and drainage easements at 4555 Belladonna Avenue, located on Lots 11, 12, 31, and 32, Block 1438 of the 29th Addition to the Port Charlotte Subdivision. This application was submitted before the adoption of the new Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) on October 28, 2024. Consequently, the vacation request was reviewed in accordance with the provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 177 and the 2010 ULDC.
The purpose of the vacation request is to construct an in-ground swimming pool. The area to be vacated encompasses approximately 2,960 square feet. The subject property is zoned Residential, Low (R-1) with a Future Land Use designation of Low Density Residential. The four lots have been combined into a single building lot through a Unity of Title (ORI# 2024122081).
On February 6, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board voted five to two to recommend the denial of the petition. This decision was based on the assessment that alternative solutions may exist that do not necessitate the complete vacation of all of the rear easements.
Resolution 2025-R-13 has been reviewed by the Interim City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan
Good Governance
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Staff Report with Exhibits
2. Resolution 2025-R-13 with Exhibits
3. Staff Presentation
4. PZAB Action Report, February 6, 2025
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