Approval to Remove Utility Easement at Lake Magdalene Arms Estates

Original title: V25-0009 Public Hearing - Vacating Petition by Kevin and Yvonne Pingel to vacate a platted public utility easement within Folio 018845-1086 in Greater Carrollwood Northdale. Adopt a Resolution vacating a platted public utility easement, consisting of approximately 2,827 square feet (0.06 acres) within Lot 43, Block 1, of the Lake Magdalene Arms Estates - Section One, as recorded in Plat Book 45, Page 40, of the Public Records of Hillsborough County, and described in the Resolution. The petitioners, Kevin and Yvonne Pingel, submit this request to allow for the permitting of a new shed. The original shed was constructed by a prior owner and encroached within the utility easement. There ae no active or planned future utilities in the easement. County departments, agencies, and utility providers have raised no objections to this request. Estimated costs for required advertising per statute, recording fees and processing are accounted for in the Petitioner’s application fee of $400.

Record date · October 7, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved a request to vacate a 2,827-square-foot on a private property in the Greater Carrollwood Northdale area. This action allows the property owners to legally permit a shed that currently encroaches on the easement area.

Why it matters

The resolution removes a legal restriction on a specific private property, allowing the owners to obtain a permit for a shed that was previously non-compliant due to its location within a utility easement.

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

Kevin and Yvonne Pingel

They are the property owners who requested the vacation of the easement to permit a shed.

Directly affected

Hillsborough County utility providers

They reviewed the request and confirmed they have no active or planned utility infrastructure in the affected area.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why was this utility easement removed?

The easement was removed because it is no longer needed for active or planned utilities, and its removal allows the property owners to legally permit a shed that was encroaching on the space.

Does this affect my property?

No, this resolution is specific to Lot 43, Block 1, of the Lake Magdalene Arms Estates - Section One ( 018845-1086).

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