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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval to Vacate Public Land for Tanner West Redevelopment
Record date · December 13, 2022
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What This Bill Does
Hillsborough County has approved a request by AC Tanner LLC to 1.58 acres of unused public in East Lake Orient Park. This land will be incorporated into the Tanner West Planned Development project. The petitioner is responsible for all associated administrative and advertising costs.
The county is transferring 69,005 square feet of public land to a private developer to facilitate the Tanner West redevelopment project, with no cost to taxpayers.
Who It Affects
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AC Tanner LLC
The company gains control of 1.58 acres of land for their redevelopment project and is responsible for administrative fees.
Hillsborough County Public Works
The department reviewed the drainage impact and confirmed the adequacy of the developer's proposed stormwater system.
Key Facts
- The county approved the vacation of 69,005 square feet (1.58 acres) of unimproved public right-of-way.
- The land is located in East Lake Orient Park, south of East US Highway 92, east of North Falkenburg Road, and west of Interstate 75.
- The petitioner, AC Tanner LLC, requested the land to support the Tanner West Planned Development Rezoning project.
- The Planning Commission determined the vacation is consistent with the Future of Hillsborough Comprehensive Plan.
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- Public Works Stormwater confirmed that existing drainage ditches will be replaced by a new stormwater system in the redevelopment plan, eliminating the need for a drainage easement.
- All administrative, advertising, and recording fees (estimated under $175.00) are paid by the petitioner.
- Reviewing agencies and utility providers raised no objections to the proposal.
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Developer-funded infrastructure
The county is shifting the burden of stormwater management infrastructure entirely to the private developer as a condition of the land vacation.
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