TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Vacating a Portion of the Utility and Drainage Easement for Lot 10, Block 2035, 44th Addition to the 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
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-56 as presented.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-56 as presented.
• Pros: The vacation of easement request is to allow for the home to remain where it is located.
• Cons: The comprehensive staff analysis finds no identifiable drawbacks to the approval of Resolution No. 2026-R-56.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2026-R-56.
• Pros: The easements will remain as platted, consistent with the surrounding properties.
• Cons: The property owners will be required to move the home.
Background Information
On June 8, 2026, the Planning & Zoning Division received an application petitioning the City of North Port to grant a portion of vacation for the platted rear 10-foot utility and drainage easements located at the rear of Lot 10, Block 2035 of the 44th Addition to the Port Charlotte Subdivision. The purpose of this vacation of easement request is to allow for the constructed home to remain where it is located. The area to be vacated encompasses approximately ±54 square foot and is zoned Activity Center 10 (AC10) with a Future Land Use designation of Activity Center 10 (AC10).
Resolution No. 2025-R-56 has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Resolution No. 2026-R-56 was provided to the City Clerk’s Office on August 24, 2026, for signatures, subject to City Commission approval.
Strategic Plan
Economic Development & Growth Management
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Staff Report with Exhibits
3. Staff Presentation
Prepared by: Kyle Hoffman, Zoning Coordinator
Lori Barnes, Deputy Director
Department Director: Alaina Ray, AICP, Development Services Director