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Approval to Vacate Utility Easement at 10839 Standing Stone Drive

Original title: Public Hearing - Vacating Petition by Vi Le, Leighton Tran, and Johnny Mai to vacate a portion of a 10-foot-wide platted public utility easement, in Apollo Beach. Adopt a Resolution vacating a portion of a 10-foot-wide platted public utility easement, lying within Lot 43, Block 2, of the plat of Ayersworth Glen, as recorded in Plat Book 111, Page 166, of the public records of Hillsborough County. The proposed vacate area is located at 10839 Standing Stone Drive (Folio No 077952-5306), generally lying east of US Highway 301 and South of County Road 672, in Apollo Beach and consists of approximately 30 square feet. The Petitioners, Vi Le, Leighton Tran, and Johnny Mai, have submitted this request to resolve the encroachment of a shed constructed in 2022 approximately .4 feet (approximately 5 inches) into a portion of the 10-foot-wide utility easement. Reviewing departments, agencies, and utility providers have raised no objections to this request. The financial impact associated with this item consists of required advertising per statute, recording fees and processing, estimated to be less than $175.00, which are paid by the Petitioners.

Record date · November 7, 2023

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What This Bill Does

Hillsborough County has approved a request to remove a portion of a public utility at 10839 Standing Stone Drive in Apollo Beach. This action resolves a property encroachment issue where a shed built in 2022 extended 5 inches into the easement area.

Why it matters

The resolution officially clears a property encroachment for homeowners Vi Le, Leighton Tran, and Johnny Mai, allowing their existing shed to remain in its current location without violating utility restrictions.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Vi Le, Leighton Tran, and Johnny Mai

The petitioners are the property owners who requested the easement vacation to resolve a shed encroachment.

Indirectly affected

Hillsborough County residents

Residents are affected by the formal adjustment of public land records and utility access rights in the Ayersworth Glen plat.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners approved the resolution to vacate a 30-square-foot portion of a public utility easement.
  • The easement is located at 10839 Standing Stone Drive, Lot 43, Block 2 of Ayersworth Glen.
  • The vacation resolves an encroachment caused by a shed built in 2022 that extended 0.4 feet (5 inches) into the easement.
  • All relevant utility providers and county departments reviewed the request and raised no objections.
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  • Petitioners are responsible for all associated costs, including advertising and recording fees, estimated at less than $175.00.
  • The file number for this action is V23-0013.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'vacate' an easement?
It means the county is officially releasing its legal right to use that specific portion of land for utility purposes.
Will this affect utility services for neighbors?
No, reviewing utility providers have confirmed they have no objections to the request.
Who pays for the costs of this process?
The property owners (petitioners) are responsible for all advertising, recording, and processing fees.

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Encroachment Resolution Pattern

The document demonstrates a standard administrative pathway for homeowners to retroactively legalize minor structural encroachments through a formal easement vacation process.

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