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 Utility and Drainage Easements for Lots 15 & 16 Block 334 of the 5th 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).
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-04 as presented.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-04 as presented.
• Pros: The vacation brings the subject property into compliance with the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC).
• Cons: The comprehensive staff analysis concluded that there are no identifiable drawbacks to the approval of Resolution No. 2026-R-04.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2026-R-04.
• Pros: The easements will remain as platted, consistent with the adjacent properties.
• Cons: The property will remain in violation of the ULDC and required easements. The burden of zoning non-compliance for the property owner persists.
Background Information
On October 8, 2025, the Planning & Zoning Division received an application petitioning the City of North Port to grant a vacation of two platted side 6-foot utility and drainage easements located on Lots 15 & 16 Block 334 of the 5th Addition to the Port Charlotte Subdivision. The purpose of this application is to enable the sale of the property located at 2682 Yamada Lane by bringing the property into compliance with the ULDC. The platted six-foot (6’) side utility and drainage easements to be vacated encompass approximately 1,380 square feet.
Resolution No. 2026-R-04 has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Resolution No. 2026-R-04 will be provided to the City Clerk’s Office prior to January 13, 2026, for signature subject to City Commission approval.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Economic Development and Growth Management
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Res. No. 2026-R-04
2. Staff Report with Exhibits
3. Staff Presentation
Prepared by: Adriana Silva, Planner II
Lori Barnes, AICP, CPM, Deputy Director, Development Services Department
Department Director: Alaina Ray, AICP, Director, Development Services Department