Public Land Vacation Request: East Old Hillsborough Avenue

Original title: V23-0006 Public Hearing - Vacating Petition by EastGroup Properties, L.P. to vacate a 20-foot-wide portion of unimproved public right-of-way known as East Old Hillsborough Avenue, abutting Folio 065057-0100, in Seffner Mango. Adopt a Resolution vacating a 20-foot-wide portion of an unimproved public right-of-way known as East Old Hillsborough Avenue as established in 1927 by virtue of Commissioner’s Minute Book (CMB) S, Page 330, of the public records of Hillsborough County, and being more particularly described in the Resolution. The proposed vacate area is located adjacent to Folio No. 065057-0100, generally lying south of East US Highway 92 and east of Interstate 75, in Seffner Mango and contains approximately 17,447 square feet (0.40 acres). The Petitioner, EastGroup Properties, L.P., has submitted this request request to support the redevelopment of the property for the Tanner East Planned Development Rezoning project. County Departments, agencies, and utility providers have raised no objections and have no current or foreseeable need for the subject portion of the right-of-way (as further explained in the background). Estimated costs for required advertising per statute, recording fees and processing, are accounted for in the Petitioners application fee of $400.

Record date · August 13, 2024

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What This Bill Does

Hillsborough County has approved a request to a 20-foot-wide section of unused public land on East Old Hillsborough Avenue. The land, totaling approximately 0.40 acres, will be incorporated into the Tanner East development project by EastGroup Properties, L.P.

Why it matters

The county is permanently removing public access rights to a 17,447-square-foot strip of land in Seffner Mango to facilitate private commercial redevelopment.

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

EastGroup Properties, L.P.

The company is the petitioner and will gain control of the vacated land for their development project.

Directly affected

Seffner Mango residents

Residents in the immediate vicinity see a change in the status of public land adjacent to their area.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

It means the government is officially giving up its public interest in a piece of land, allowing it to be incorporated into adjacent private property.

Will this affect public utilities in the area?

No, county departments and utility providers reviewed the request and confirmed they have no current or foreseeable need for this specific portion of land.

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