Approval to Vacate Public Right-of-Way in East Lake Orient Park

Original title: V25-0014 Public Hearing - Vacating Petition by R W H Construction Services Company to vacate a portion of unimproved platted public right-of-way abutting Folio No. 061422-0000 in East Lake Orient Park. Adopt a Resolution vacating a portion of unimproved platted public right-of-way consisting of approximately 7,974 square feet (0.181 acres), lying within the plat of Clewis Garden Tracts, as recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 89, of the Public Records of Hillsborough County and described in the Resolution. The Petitioner has submitted this request to add parking to their existing property and to assist in getting semi-trucks turned around within the property. The Public Works Department has reviewed the petition and confirmed no reimbursement for right-of-way improvements is required. There are no objections to this vacate request. EPC has noted any future impacts to wetlands will be separately reviewed as part of any redevelopment. Estimated costs for required advertising per statute, recording fees, and processing, are accounted for in the Petitioner’s application fee of $400.

Record date · May 12, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners has approved a request by R W H Construction Services Company to approximately 7,974 square feet of public land. This action allows the company to incorporate the land into their property to expand parking and improve semi-truck maneuvering.

Why it matters

A 0.181-acre strip of public land is being transferred to a private company, R W H Construction Services, to facilitate property expansion and truck access.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

R W H Construction Services Company

The company gains control of 7,974 square feet of land previously designated as public right-of-way.

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Hillsborough County Public Works

The department reviewed the petition and determined no reimbursement for improvements was necessary.

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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, allowing it to be incorporated into adjacent private property.

Will this project affect local wetlands?

The Environmental Protection Commission has noted that any future impacts to wetlands will be reviewed separately if the property is redeveloped.

Did the public pay for this process?

No, the petitioner paid a $400 application fee which the county states covers the costs of advertising, recording, and processing the request.

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Standardized Fee Structure

The document explicitly notes that all administrative costs are fully covered by the petitioner's $400 fee, indicating a policy of cost-neutrality for right-of-way vacations.

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