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Petition Submitted by Damon B. Croucher and Stephanie L. Croucher to Vacate Lake Maintenance Easement Located in Spring Hill
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Damon and Stephanie Croucher have submitted a petition to vacate the rear 20’ Lake Maintenance Easement within Spring Hill Unit 25, Replat 3, Block 1791, Lot 24 as recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 74-75, inclusive of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida (4112 Vally Brook Court, Key No. 651137). The vacation is sought to vacate the rear 20’ Lake Maintenance Easement area. All affected utilities and County departments aside from Department of Public Works have reviewed the request and indicated no objection to the request
The Department of Public Works denied the request because any easement abutting and adjacent to lakes and waterways cannot be vacated as it is reserved for the purpose of maintenance.
The applicants wish to petition the Board of County Commissioners directly to have staff’s denial overruled.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with the recommended action.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to act on this matter pursuant to County Policy No 19-07 and Sections 177.101 and 125.01, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board take public comment on the request and deny the vacation of the easement. Alternatively, should the Board vote to approve the petition, the Chairman should be authorized to sign the attached proposed resolution after which it will be recorded in the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida. No resolution is needed if the decision is for denial.