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Easement Vacation for 10839 Standing Stone Drive

Original title: Public Hearing - Vacating Petition by Vi Le, Leighton Tran, and Johnny Mai to vacate a portion of a 10-foot-wide platted public utility easement, in Apollo Beach. Adopt a Resolution vacating a portion of a 10-foot-wide platted public utility easement, lying within Lot 43, Block 2, of the plat of Ayersworth Glen, as recorded in Plat Book 111, Page 166, of the public records of Hillsborough County. The proposed vacate area is located at 10839 Standing Stone Drive (Folio No 077952-5306), generally lying east of US Highway 301 and South of County Road 672, in Apollo Beach and consists of approximately 30 square feet. The Petitioners, Vi Le, Leighton Tran, and Johnny Mai, have submitted this request to resolve the encroachment of a shed constructed in 2022 approximately .4 feet (approximately 5 inches) into a portion of the 10-foot-wide utility easement. 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 · November 7, 2023

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What This Bill Does

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved a request to a small portion of a public utility in Apollo Beach. This action resolves a property issue where a shed built in 2022 extended five inches into the easement area.

Why it matters

This decision officially removes a 30-square-foot portion of a public utility at 10839 Standing Stone Drive, allowing the property owners to resolve a building issue at their own expense.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Vi Le, Leighton Tran, and Johnny Mai

As the petitioners and property owners, they are responsible for all associated costs and receive the legal resolution to their shed encroachment.

Directly affected

Utility providers

These entities lose access to a 30-square-foot portion of a previously platted utility easement.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an easement vacation?
It is a legal process where the county gives up its right to use a specific portion of land that was previously designated for public utility access.
Who pays for the costs associated with this change?
The property owners (petitioners) are responsible for all costs, including advertising and recording fees, estimated at less than $175.
Why was this easement vacated?
It was d to resolve an issue where a shed built in 2022 was found to be sitting 5 inches inside the designated utility .

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Resolution of minor encroachment

The document highlights a standard administrative pathway for homeowners to rectify minor building encroachments through a formal easement vacation process.

Connected Entities

10839 Standing Stone Drive, Vi Le, Apollo Beach and 3 more

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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