Title
Partial Release of Easement at 4908 NW 15th Place (B)
Explanation
At the time the subdivision of Suburban Heights, Unit 8 was developed in 1970, a ten foot wide public utilities easement was dedicated along the rear of Lot 19, via Plat Book "H", Page 34, filed in the Public Records of Alachua County. Subsequent to that time, a pool with a concrete deck was built on said lot. A recent survey of the property prepared by Philip A. Pistorino, P.A., dated May 18, 2006, reflects that the pool deck and pool pump encroach into the platted easement. The current owners have requested that the City/GRU release their interest in the area of encroachment in order to clear the cloud from the title.
GRU Staff has reviewed the request and verified that there are no existing electric, water, sewer, gas or GRUCom utility facilities located in the area of encroachment, and therefore has no objection to the City releasing its interest in the encroached area of the easement.
It should be noted that, if approved, the City of Gainesville would only be releasing its interest in the easement and that other public utility entities will each have to release their interests separately. The owners have been advised of this fact.
Recommendations
The City Commission: 1) Approve the partial release of an easement at 4908 NW 15th Place; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Partial Release of Easement document subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Drafter
Prepared by: Ruth H. Davis, Utilities Administrative Services Director
Submitted by: Karen Johnson, Interim General Manager