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Approval to Vacate Utility Easements at Calusa Creek

Original title: Public Hearing - Vacating Petition by Transcend Development Corp. and Calusa Creek of Hillsborough Homeowners Association Inc. to vacate portions of two 10-foot-wide platted public utility easements within Folio Nos. 76621-2862 and 76621-2988, in Riverview. Adopt a Resolution vacating portions of two 10-foot-wide platted public utility easements, lying within Lots 71 and 134, of the plat of Calusa Creek, as recorded in Plat Book 138, Page 28, of the public records of Hillsborough County, and being more particularly described in the Resolution. The subject area is located at 10825 and 10907 Quickwater Court, within Folio Nos. 76621-2862 and 76621-2988, generally lying south of Balm Riverview Road, north of Boyette Road, and east of US Highway 301, in Riverview. The proposed vacate area consists of approximately 17 square feet (.0004 acres) within Lot 71 and approximately 11 square feet (.0003 acres) within Lot 134. The Petitioners, Transcend Development Corp. and Calusa Creek of Hillsborough Homeowners Association Inc., have submitted this request to resolve the encroachment of townhomes constructed into portions of the utility easements. Reviewing departments, agencies, and utility providers have raised no objections to this request. The financial impact associated with this item consists of required advertising per statute, recording fees and processing, estimated to be less than $175.00, which are paid by the Petitioners.

Record date · September 12, 2023

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What This Bill Does

Hillsborough County has approved a request to remove portions of two public utility s in the Calusa Creek neighborhood of Riverview. This action resolves property issues where townhomes were built into the designated easement areas.

Why it matters

This decision officially clears the legal status of property boundaries for two specific townhome lots in Riverview, ensuring the structures are no longer encroaching on public utility s.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Transcend Development Corp.

The petitioner is responsible for paying processing fees and sought the resolution to clear property encroachment issues.

Directly affected

Calusa Creek of Hillsborough Homeowners Association Inc.

The petitioner is responsible for paying processing fees and sought the resolution to clear property encroachment issues.

Not affected

Hillsborough County residents

The action is limited to specific private lots and does not impact public utility access or county-wide services.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'vacate' an easement?
Vacating an removes the legal designation that allows public utilities to use that specific portion of private land, effectively returning full control of that space to the property owner.
Will this affect my utility services?
No; the document notes that all relevant utility providers and agencies reviewed the request and raised no objections.
Who is paying for this process?
The petitioners, Transcend Development Corp. and the Calusa Creek HOA, are responsible for all associated costs, including advertising and processing fees.

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Resolution of Construction Encroachments

The document highlights a formal administrative pathway for developers to rectify construction errors where townhomes were built into utility easements.

Connected Entities

Calusa Creek of Hillsborough Homeowners Association Inc., Hillsborough County, Transcend Development Corp. and 1 more

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