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Release of Utility and Drainage Easement at 2903 SW 2nd Court (B)
This item involves a request for the City Commission to release the utility and drainage easement that severs property owned by the Goff's located at 2903 SW 2nd Court.
Explanation
The plat of Colclough Hill Unit No. 2 in Plat Book G, page 60 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida, creates a 10 foot utility and drainage easement at the rear of Lot 10. It is believed the 10 foot utility and drainage easement was dedicated in anticipation of future development. Mr. and Mrs. Goff are the owners of Lot 10 and approximately .2 acres behind Lot 10. The Audubon Society owns the property abutting the rear of that property owned by the Goff's, therefore, no future development is expected. The 10 foot utility and drainage easement now separates parcels owned by the Goff's and hinders plans for an addition to their home. A physical inspection of the property and verification through Gainesville Regional Utilities and Streets Division reveal there are no current facilities in the 10 foot utility and drainage easement other than a power pole on the northeast corner of the property. The City will retain the easterly 10 feet of the Utility and Drainage Easement and release the remainder.
Fiscal Note
The City's costs are limited to the administrative cost for the release of the easement. The Goff's will be responsible for recording the document.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) Approve the release of the utility and drainage easement at 2903 SW 2nd Court; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Release of Utility and Drainage Easement document subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.