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Quit-Claim Deed of 15’ Alley in Plat of University Place (B)
This item involves the authorization for the Mayor to execute a Quit-Claim Deed onto CA Student Living Gainesville II, LLC releasing all of the City’s interest of the 15’ alley in Block 1 of the University Place Plat.
Explanation
The plat of University Place (“Plat”) was recorded in the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida on December 10, 1909 in Plat Book A, Page 77. There is no dedication of streets to the City of Gainesville in the Plat. In fact, there is a specific reservation that the developer (W.R. Thomas Real Estate Co.) reserves the fee in all streets.
CA Student Living Gainesville II, LLC (“Applicant”) has submitted a petition (PB-19-182-SUP) to the City Plan Board which includes development of a portion of Block 1 of the Plat. A 15’ alley lies within the development area. Staff has concluded that this is not public right of way (“ROW”) and that it is privately owned by the adjacent property owners. GRU staff has also determined that a utility easement is unnecessary to retain.
Staff recommends that a Quit-Claim Deed be executed onto the Applicant to remove any cloud on title resulting from a potential claim of use for public utilities and ROW.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request.
Recommendation
The City Commission: authorize the Mayor to execute and the Clerk or designee to attest the Quit-Claim Deed onto CA Student Living Gainesville II, LLC, subject to approval by the City Attorney or designee as to form and legality.