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Approval of Right-of-Way Vacation in Ruskin (V23-0010)

Original title: Public Hearing - Vacating Petition by Sims Family Partnership, LTD. to vacate portions of unimproved platted public right-of-way within Folios No. 057489-0000, 057489-0100, and 057488-0000, in Ruskin. Adopt a Resolution vacating portions of an unimproved platted public right-of-way lying in and between Blocks 5, 6, 7, and 8, within the plat of Fairmont Park, as recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 40, of the public records of Hillsborough County, and being more particularly described in the Resolution. Staff notes that the Planning Commission objects to one of the seven proposed right of way vacate areas lying between Blocks 5 and 6 (Wheeling Avenue) as it has potential as a future access point to the Southshore Community Resource Center. The proposed vacate area is located within folios: 057489-0000, 057489-0100, and 057488-0000, generally lying southeast of US Highway 41 and north of 21st Avenue West and consists of 148,474 square feet (3.41 acres), in Ruskin. The Petitioner, Sims Family Partnership, LTD., has submitted this vacate request Eleven County reviewing departments, and four reviewing utility providers have raised no objection to this request. Based on the County departments having no current or foreseeable need for the subject right-of-way, staff recommends approval of this item. 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 for by the Petitioners.

March 19, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This decision removes public ownership of 148,474 square feet of land in Ruskin, transferring control to the petitioner while preserving a specific segment of Wheeling Avenue for potential public infrastructure access.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Sims Family Partnership, LTD.

The petitioner is granted control over the vacated public right-of-way and is responsible for associated administrative costs.

Southshore Community Resource Center

The facility's potential future access point via Wheeling Avenue was preserved following an objection by the Planning Commission.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 19, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved a request by Sims Family Partnership, LTD. to vacate 3.41 acres of unused public in the Fairmont Park area of Ruskin. While most of the request was approved, the Planning Commission objected to vacating a portion of Wheeling Avenue due to its potential use as future access for the Southshore Community Resource Center.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'vacate' a public right-of-way?
Vacating a means the government is officially abandoning its interest in a piece of land that was previously designated for public use, such as a road or alleyway.
Did the Planning Commission agree with this request?
The Planning Commission objected to one specific part of the request—the vacation of Wheeling Avenue—because they believe it may be needed for future access to the Southshore Community Resource Center.
Who pays for the costs associated with this process?
The petitioner, Sims Family Partnership, LTD., is responsible for all costs, including advertising and recording fees, which are estimated to be less than $175.00.

Why It Matters

This decision removes public ownership of 148,474 square feet of land in Ruskin, transferring control to the petitioner while preserving a specific segment of Wheeling Avenue for potential public infrastructure access.

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Strategic Preservation of Access

The Planning Commission successfully intervened to prevent the loss of a potential access point for a public facility, indicating a focus on long-term infrastructure planning during routine right-of-way vacations.

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Sources

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