Approval to Remove Utility Easement in Brandon

Original title: V25-0010 Public Hearing - Vacating Petition by Richard G. Beaudry to vacate a platted public utility easement within Folios 072381-5228 and 072381-5230 in Brandon Adopt a Resolution vacating a platted public utility easement, consisting of approximately 2,237 Square feet (0.051 acres) within Lots 14 and 15, Block 1, of the plat of Brandon Tradewinds Addition, as recorded in Plat Book 45 Page 86, of the Public Records of Hillsborough County and described in the Resolution. The petitioner, Richard G. Beaudry, submits this request to resolve an encroachment of the screened enclosure and pool within the utility easement. There are no active or planned future utilities in the easement. County departments, agencies, and utility providers have raised no objections to this request. The portion of the platted drainage easement that lies along the south boundary of Lot 15 that crosses the utility easement requested to be vacated will remain in place as requested by Public Works and will be unaffected by this vacate. Estimated costs for required advertising per statute, Recording fees, and processing are accounted for in the Petitioner’s application fee of $400.

Record date · October 7, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Hillsborough County has approved a request to a 2,237-square-foot public utility in the Brandon Tradewinds Addition. The action resolves a property issue where a pool and screened enclosure were built into the easement area.

Why it matters

The resolution officially removes a legal restriction on private property, allowing the homeowner to maintain existing structures that previously encroached on a public utility .

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Richard G. Beaudry

The petitioner receives legal clearance for existing structures that previously encroached on the utility easement.

Directly affected

Hillsborough County Public Works

The department maintains oversight of the remaining drainage easement and confirmed the vacation does not impact utility infrastructure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a utility easement?

A utility is a designated area of land that allows utility companies or the government to access property for the installation, maintenance, or repair of utility lines.

Will this affect my drainage?

No, the portion of the drainage along the south boundary of Lot 15 will remain in place and is unaffected by this decision.

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Standardized Encroachment Resolution

The document demonstrates a standard administrative process for resolving private property encroachments through a formal vacation petition and fee-based application.

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