Agenda Item Name:
Title
Authorization for Public Hearing Advertisement for Right-of-Way Vacations in the Revised Plat of Orange Heights.
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Presenter:
Ramon Gavarrete, PE 352 548-1214
Description:
Authorization to advertise a Public Hearing for Board consideration to vacate a portion of the unimproved rights-of-way in the Revised Plat of Orange Heights.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
That the Board adopt the proposed resolution to set a date and time to hold a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of the unimproved rights-of-way dedicated to the County by the Revised Plat of Orange Heights and authorizing the County staff to advertise same.
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Prior Board Motions:
NA
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
There could be recording fees associated with this authorization to advertise the unimproved right-of-way vacation which is accounted for and budgeted in account 149.79.7910.541.49.00
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
N/A
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Background:
Alachua County Public Works has received an application from Torri Strong and Charles and Pricilla Fort, the property owners, to vacate a portion of the unimproved rights-of-way in the Revised Plat of Orange Heights, as per plat recorded in Plat Book "A", Page 3 of the public records of Alachua County, Florida.
Public Works has reviewed this request and county staff has determined that the right-of-way to be vacated consist of only a portion of the rights-of-way within the plat and the right-of-way to be vacated has not been built or improved and is not being maintained by the County.
County staff is recommending approval of the proposed right-of-way vacation as per Alachua County Code Sec.324.01 and 402.64 and Sections 177.085(1) and 177.101, Fla. Stat. It will not affect the ownership or right of convenient access of persons owning other parts of the subdivision or adjacent properties.
Based on staff's recommendation of approval, the applicants wish to proceed with a pub...
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