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Abandon and Close Public Right-of-Way (B)
Petition 45SVA-05 PB, Legislative Matter No. 050485. Brandon Reeb, agent for K.A. Miller, Trustee. Pursuant to Section 30-192(b) of the Gainesville Land Development Code, to vacate, abandon and close public right-of-way located at Southeast 3rd Terrace from Southeast 14th Lane to Williston Road (State Road 331)
Explanation
The purpose of this request is to vacate a portion of right-of-way located southeast of the intersection of Southeast 14th Lane and Southeast 3rd Terrace. The right-of-way is an undeveloped portion of Southeast 3rd Terrace that runs northwest to southeast between Southeast 14th Lane and State Road 331, otherwise known as Williston Road. The 30-foot wide right-of-way to be vacated is a "paper street," that consists of grass, trees and vegetation. The right-of-way serves as a side yard for the adjacent property and has been maintained by the applicant for the past several years. Upon vacation of the right-of-way, a public utility easement would be retained over the site. The right-of-way provides no public access.
The Plan Board heard the petition and recommended that it be approved with the condition that a public access easement will be maintained coincidental and in perpetuity with the GRU utility easement.
Public notice was published in the Gainesville Sun on October 4, 2005 and October 11, 2005. Letters were mailed to surrounding property owners on October 5, 2005 and October 10, 2005. The Plan Board held a public hearing on October 20, 2005.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
City Plan Board to City Commission - The City Commission approve Petition 45SVA-05 PB, with the condition that a public access easement be maintained coincidental and in perpetuity with the GRU utility easement. Plan Board vote 4-0
Alternate Recommendation A: The City Commission approve Petition 45SVA-05 PB, with the condition that a public utility easement be retained over the vaca...
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