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Vacation of Public Right-Of-Way - Alley Between 204 NE Waldo Road and 114 NE Waldo Road (B)
Ordinance No. 180017, Petition No. PB-18-44 SVA
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, to vacate, abandon, and close a public right-of-way alley lying between 204 NE Waldo Road and 114 NE Waldo Road, as more specifically described in this ordinance; providing directions to the Clerk of the Commission; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
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STAFF REPORT
This ordinance vacates a portion of a 10-foot wide public right-of-way alley that lies between 204 NE Waldo Road and 114 NE Waldo Road. The subject public right-of-way is approximately 1249 square feet and connects directly to Waldo Road. The alley is unimproved and is presently not used as a public right-of-way. Commercial and residential properties along the alley have merged over the alley, making it inaccessible to the public.
Vacation of this public right-of-way will facilitate the redevelopment of the adjoining properties on either side of the alley, all of which are owned by the applicants. The applicant intends to redevelop these properties, which are located in the Enterprise Zone, as a unified commercial/ retail development.
The City Commission may vacate a public right-of-way only upon its finding that the criteria in both 1 and 2 as provided below have been met:
1. The public right-of-way no longer serves a public purpose and the vacation of the public right-of-way is in the public interest, which shall be based on a consideration of the following:
a. Whether the public benefits from the use of the subject right-of-way as part of the city street system;
b. Whether the proposed action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan;
c. Whether the proposed vacation is consistent with the minimum block size requirements and other applicable street connecti...
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