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Release of Easement at 2525 NE 13th Avenue, Cedar Grove Unit 1, Lot 12 (B)
explanation
When Cedar Grove Unit 1 was developed in 1969, a seven and one-half foot wide public utilities easement was dedicated along all rear and side lot lines via Plat Book. "H", Page 3, filed in the public records of Alachua County. Subsequent to that time, a home was constructed on Lot 12. The current property owner recently had a survey prepared of the property by Kris Ann Gath, Land Surveyor, which reflects that the home encroaches into the platted easement along the rear lot line of Lot 12. The current home owner, Willie Mae Chisholm is desirous of clearing this cloud on her title and requested that the City release its interest in this platted easement.
This request has been reviewed and approved by GRU staff. It has been confirmed that there are no electric, water, sewer, or natural gas utility facilities within the easement to be released. It should be noted that the City is only releasing its interest and that other public utility entities will each have to release their interests separately. The owner has been advised of this fact.
recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the release of a platted public utilities easement to Willie Mae Chisholm; and 2) authorize the Mayor and Clerk of the Commission to execute the Release of Easement document, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.
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Prepared by: Patricia A. Moore, Utilities Administrative Services Director
Submitted by: Michael L. Kurtz, General Manager