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Approval to Remove Storm Drainage Easement at 221 SE 12 Avenue and 1117 East Las Olas Blvd

Original title: Quasi-Judicial Resolution Approving the Vacation of a Five (5) Foot-wide by Fifty (50) Foot-long Storm Drainage Easement - Four Ten Properties LLC - 221 SE 12 Avenue and 1117 East Las Olas Blvd - Case No. UDP-EV25006 - (Commission District 4) Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. The Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record.

May 19, 2026

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What this does

The removal of this changes the legal land-use restrictions for the property owner, Four Ten Properties LLC, at 221 SE 12 Avenue and 1117 East Las Olas Blvd, potentially allowing for construction or development on the previously restricted area.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Four Ten Properties LLC

The property owner is granted the removal of a drainage easement on their land, which may change development options for the site.

Commission District 4 Residents

Residents in the district are affected by changes to local infrastructure and land-use patterns within their jurisdiction.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 19, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Commission has passed a resolution to vacate a 5-foot by 50-foot storm drainage located at the properties of Four Ten Properties LLC. This action removes the city's legal right to use this specific strip of land for drainage purposes.

Key Facts

  • The City Commission approved the vacation of a storm drainage easement measuring 5 feet wide by 50 feet long.
  • The affected properties are located at 221 SE 12 Avenue and 1117 East Las Olas Blvd.
  • The resolution is filed under Case No. UDP-EV25006.
  • The resolution is identified by File No. 26-0388.
  • The action is located within Commission District 4.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 2, 2026.
  • The status of the resolution is officially PASSED.
  • The process requires that any person wishing to speak on the matter must be sworn in.
  • The Commission is required to enter any site visits, communications, or expert opinions into the official record.

Why It Matters

The removal of this changes the legal land-use restrictions for the property owner, Four Ten Properties LLC, at 221 SE 12 Avenue and 1117 East Las Olas Blvd, potentially allowing for construction or development on the previously restricted area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'vacate' an easement?
Vacating an means the city is officially abandoning its legal right to use a specific portion of private property for a public purpose, in this case, storm drainage.
Can I speak at the meeting regarding this property?
Yes, but the document notes that anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in before providing testimony.

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Standardized Quasi-Judicial Process

The document explicitly highlights the requirement for sworn testimony, indicating a strict adherence to quasi-judicial procedural standards for land-use decisions.

Connected Entities

otherUDP-EV25006The specific case number assigned to this land-use application.Map →
location221 SE 12 AvenueOne of the two addresses associated with the easement vacation.Map →
other26-0388The file number for the resolution.Map →
location1117 East Las Olas BlvdOne of the two addresses associated with the easement vacation.Map →
organizationFour Ten Properties LLCThe property owner requesting the vacation of the storm drainage easement.Map →

Sources

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