Approval to Vacate Public Right-of-Way in Brandon (V24-0012)

Original title: V24-0012 Public Hearing - Vacating Petition by Brandon (Tampa) LP to vacate a portion of unimproved platted public right-of-way abutting Folio No. 068128-0400 in Brandon. Adopt a Resolution vacating a portion of unimproved, platted, perimeter public right-of-way lying within the plat of Orangeland, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 14, of the Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida and described in the Resolution. The Petitioner, Brandon (Tampa) LP, is the fee simple owner of the lands underlying the subject right-of-way. The owner of the un-platted Property located on the west side of the subject right-of-way is affiliated with the Petitioner who has submitted this request for the purpose of furthering joint development and utilization of the properties. Public Works has reviewed the petition and confirmed there is no reimbursement required for the existing right-of-way. There are no objections to this vacating request. EPC has noted any future impacts to wetlands (or conservation areas) will be separately reviewed as a part of any redevelopment. Estimated costs for required advertising per statute, recording fees, and processing, are accounted for in the Petitioner’s application fee of $400.

Record date · November 12, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved a request by Brandon (Tampa) LP to vacate a portion of an unimproved public in the Orangeland . This action allows the property owner to consolidate land for future development.

Why it matters

The resolution removes public access rights to a specific strip of land in Brandon, transferring control to the private owner, Brandon (Tampa) LP, to facilitate their development plans.

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

Brandon (Tampa) LP

The entity gains control over the vacated right-of-way to proceed with their development plans.

Directly affected

Hillsborough County Public Works

The department is responsible for reviewing the petition and ensuring no public assets are lost without proper assessment.

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 interest in a piece of land that was previously designated for public use, effectively returning it to private control.

Will this development affect local wetlands?

The EPC has noted that any potential impacts to wetlands or conservation areas will be reviewed separately as part of the future redevelopment process.

Did the county lose money on this deal?

No, Public Works confirmed that no reimbursement was required, and the petitioner paid a $400 fee to cover the county's administrative costs.

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