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Petition to vacate by Gerald W. Trammell and Johanna I. Wescott, the west 23.40 feet of the east 97.15 feet of the south 12.00 feet of the 40-foot easement lying within lot 63 (607 8th Street), St. Joseph Sound Estates, Plat Book 81, Pages 63 and 64, lying in section 02-28-15, Pinellas County, Florida. (Quasi- Judicial)
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the petition to vacate a portion of the 40-foot drainage easement at 607 8th Street.
• Request is for the vacation of a 12ft by 23.4ft portion of the easement.
• The vacation will allow for the repair and reconstruction of an existing deck.
• Staff recommends approval.
• If petition is granted, Board of County Commissioners is asked to adopt the attached Resolution pursuant to Florida State Statue 177.101.
Authorize the Clerk of the Circuit Court to record the resolution in the public records of Pinellas County.
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Summary:
Summary
The purpose of the request is to vacate a 12-foot by 23.4-foot portion of a 40-foot drainage easement that is located in the petitioner’s backyard. This portion of the easement is upland of the drainage canal. The petitioner has an existing deck located in the easement that needs repairs.
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Background Information:
County staff reviewed the request pursuant to Pinellas County Land Development Code Section 154-272, Criteria for Consideration, and have no objections to the vacation request. A site visit took place to assist the applicant and clarify the criteria for consideration for the proposed vacated area. The applicant and staff reached a consensus on the vacation area and the applicant updated his original request.
The petition was properly advertised in accordance with Florida State Statute 177.101. Notices were mailed by the Clerk of the Court to property owners within 250 feet of the subject property. The Deputy Clerk will report to the Board any citizen support or opposition.
Letters of no objection were received from Spectrum, Pinellas County Utilities, Frontier, TECO Gas, Teco Electric, Duke Energy and WOW!.
Fiscal Impact:
$750.00 has been received as a Petition Fee from the Petitioners for this request.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kevin McAndrew, Director, Building Development and Review Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Resolution
Exhibit A
Location Map
Advertising Packet
PowerPoint Presentation