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Approval to Vacate Unused Public Street Rights-of-Way in Sidney Highlands

Original title: V24-0016 Public Hearing - Vacating Petition by Terry Benefield and Brenda Doerr to vacate portions of unimproved platted public rights-of-way known as 1st Street and 2nd Street abutting Folio Nos.085427-1000 and 085427-1100 in Eastern Rural Hillsborough County. Adopt a Resolution vacating (i) a portion of unimproved platted public right-of-way known as 1st Street and (ii) a portion of unimproved platted public right-of-way known as 2nd Street, collectively consisting of approximately 20,908 square feet (0.48 acres), lying within the Plat of Sidney Highlands, as recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 6, of the Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida and described in the Resolution. The Petitioners, Terry Benefield and Brenda Doerr, the fee simple owners of the lands Underlying the subject right-of-way, have submitted this request to ensure the sites are buildable. The Public Works Department has reviewed the petition and confirmed no reimbursement is required for right-of-way improvements. There are no objections to this vacating request. Estimated costs for required advertising per statute, recording fees, and processing, are accounted for in the Petitioners’ application fee of $400.

January 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution transfers control of 20,908 square feet of land from public to private ownership, enabling the petitioners to develop property that was previously restricted by public access designations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Terry Benefield and Brenda Doerr

They are the petitioners who gain the ability to develop the land previously designated as public right-of-way.

Hillsborough County Public Works Department

The department reviewed the petition and confirmed the land was not needed for public infrastructure.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 13, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Hillsborough County has approved a request to vacate portions of public land known as 1st Street and 2nd Street in the Sidney Highlands area. This action removes the public status from approximately 0.48 acres of land, allowing the property owners to utilize the space for future building projects.

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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 interest in a piece of land that was previously designated for public use, such as a street or alley, allowing the owner of the underlying land to use it for private purposes.
Will this affect public access to my property?
The document states these are '' rights-of-way and there were no objections to the request, implying they were not currently serving as active public thoroughfares.

Why It Matters

The resolution transfers control of 20,908 square feet of land from public to private ownership, enabling the petitioners to develop property that was previously restricted by public access designations.

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Standardization of Right-of-Way Vacation

The document highlights a standard administrative process for converting unused public land to private use, contingent on the owner paying processing fees.

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