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 Easement for Lots 12, 13 & Tract J, Block 1492 of the 30th 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-07 as presented.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-07 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-07.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2026-R-07.
* Pros: The easements will remain as platted, consistent with the area.
* 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
Vacation of the platted rear 10-foot utility and drainage easements located between Lots 12, 13, and Tract J, Block 1492 of the 30th Addition to the Port Charlotte Subdivision. The area to be vacated encompasses approximately ?4,860 square feet. The subject lots are under common ownership of the Applicant, with Declaration of Unity of Title. The purpose of this vacation request is to bring the property into compliance with the ULDC easement requirements.
Resolution No. 2026-R-07 has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Resolution No. 2026-R-07 was provided to the City Clerk's Office on January 29, 2026, for signatures, subject to City Commission approval.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Economic Development & Growth Management
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
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