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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval to Remove Public Utility and Drainage Easements at 466 Newfound Harbor Drive
Record date · August 6, 2024
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What This Bill Does
The local government has officially approved a request to (remove) specific public utility and drainage s located at 466 Newfound Harbor Drive in Merritt Island. This action clears the legal restrictions on that portion of the property.
The removal of these s changes the legal land-use restrictions for the property owners at 466 Newfound Harbor Drive, allowing for potential construction or modifications that were previously prohibited by the easement boundaries.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Shani Murphy and Todd P. O’Brien
As the property owners, they are granted the removal of utility and drainage restrictions on their land.
Public Works Department
The department is responsible for the oversight and formal release of the public utility and drainage rights on the specified property.
Key Facts
- The petition to vacate public utility and drainage easements at 466 Newfound Harbor Drive has been adopted.
- The property is legally described as part of the 'Revised Gateway Unit No. 2', Plat Book 19, Page 112.
- The subject property is located in Merritt Island, District 2.
- The file number for this administrative action is 6996.
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- The petition was introduced on July 22, 2024.
- The action was processed as a public hearing item.
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Standardized Easement Release
The document follows a standard administrative process for releasing public utility rights on private land, indicating a routine workflow for the Public Works Department.
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