Public Right-of-Way Vacation in Ruskin (V24-0013)

Original title: V24-0013 Public Hearing – Vacating Petition by Eljay Properties, LLP and Sealife Restoration Institute, LLC to vacate a portion of improved platted public right-of-way abutting Folio Nos. 055374-0000, 055374-0010, and 054960-0050 in Ruskin. (a) Adopt a Resolution vacating a portion of improved, platted, public right-of-way consisting of Approximately 23,747 square feet (0.55 acres), lying within the plat of Map of Ruskin Colony Farms, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 63, of the Public Records of Hillsborough County. The Petitioners, Eljay Properties, LLP and Sealife Restoration Institute, LLC submitted this request to facilitate the creation of a planned unit development with commercial uses, including retail, food, storage, and agricultural uses. (b) Accept a Drainage Easement over the subject right-of-way to the County’s ability to maintain existing drainage infrastructure or install new drainage infrastructure. Public Works has reviewed the petition and confirmed there is no reimbursement Required for the existing right-of-way. There are no objections to this vacating request. EPC has noted any future impacts to wetlands (or conservation areas) will be separately reviewed wetlands (or conservation areas) will be separately reviewed as a part of any redevelopment. Estimated costs costs for required advertising per statute, recording fees, and processing, are accounted for in the Petitioner’s application fee of $400.

Record date · September 9, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Hillsborough County has approved a request to 0.55 acres of public in Ruskin to allow for a new commercial development. The county will retain a to ensure continued maintenance of local water infrastructure.

Why it matters

This decision removes 23,747 square feet of public land from public use to facilitate a private commercial development project by Eljay Properties, LLP and Sealife Restoration Institute, LLC.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Eljay Properties, LLP

The entity is granted the right to incorporate public land into their development project.

Directly affected

Sealife Restoration Institute, LLC

The entity is granted the right to incorporate public land into their development project.

Directly affected

Ruskin residents

Public access to the specified 0.55 acres of right-of-way is permanently removed.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'vacate' a public right-of-way?

It means the government is officially giving up its interest in a piece of land that was previously designated for public use, such as a road or utility path, allowing it to be incorporated into private property.

Will this affect local drainage?

The county has secured a , which ensures they maintain the legal right to access the land to manage existing or future drainage infrastructure.

What will be built on this land?

The petitioners plan to create a development that includes retail, food, storage, and agricultural uses.

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