Subject:
Title
Petition to Vacate, Re: A portion of a Plat - Plat of "Harbor Colony" Plat Book 19, Page 16 - Merritt Island - DPS Development LLC - District 2
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Fiscal Impact:
The petitioners are charged $640. These fees are deposited in Fund 0002-30265 revenue account for vacatings.
Dept/Office:
Public Works Department - Land Acquisition
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of a Plat, per Plat "Harbor Colony", Plat Book 19, Page 16, in Section 7, Township 25 South, Range 37 East. If approved, it is requested that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the attached Resolution approving the vacating and accepting the drainage easement and drainage and utility easement.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Florida Statutes, Chapter 177.101, provide a method for the Board of County Commissioners to vacate and abandon portions of plats. The petitioner owns Lots 3-7 and 20-24, Plat of "Harbor Colony", and is requesting the vacating of a portion of a plat to allow for the development of the property as two single-family home sites. The property is located in Merritt Island, South of Highway 520 and East of Newfound Harbor Drive.
The Land Acquisition Section has prepared two easements required by the vacate to cover utilities in the Via Roma and Via Lugano rights-of-way and historical drainage flowing through several lots. Requesting that the Board accept the easements, which will be recorded after the approval of the vacating of the plat.
On September 29, 2025, the legal notice was advertised in Florida Today informing the public of the date a public hearing would be held to consider the vacating. All pertinent county agencies and public utility companies have been notified. At this time, no objections have been received.
Name: Amber.Holley@brevardfl.gov Phone: 321-350-8346
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Advertise Approved Resolution Noti...
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