TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: January 17, 2023
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-23: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF INTEREST IN A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ALLEY LOCATED ALONG THE EASTERN AND NORTHERN PROPERTY LINES OF 213 SOUTHEAST 2ND AVENUE, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 1,496 SQUARE FEET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; RETAINING GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENT; REQUIRING THE SUBMITTAL OF A PLAT TO CONSUMMATE THE ABANDONMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Review and consider Resolution No. 15-23, a privately-initiated request to abandon an unimproved portion of a City-owned right-of-way (alley) totaling approximately 1,496 square feet and located adjacent to 201 and 213 SE 2nd Avenue, and 206 SE 3rd Avenue.
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Background:
The request is for the abandonment of right-of-way consisting of an unimproved portion of a 12-foot to 16-foot-wide platted alley located north and east of Lot 5, south of Lot 1, and west of Lot 15, Block 87, as recorded in the plat of Linn’s Addition to Osceola Park in Plat Book 1, page 133 of the Official Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. The subject area contains approximately 1,496 square feet.
The right-of-way under consideration is adjacent to 201 and 213 SE 2nd Avenue, and 206 SE 3rd Avenue. In the event that the abandonment request is granted, obligations may be incurred (i.e. additional land or additional property taxes) as the abandoned area will be split between the three abutting parcels. If approved, the receiving property owners will be obligated to maintain the area in accordance with City of Delray Beach Code of Ordinances, Land Development Regulations, and any other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
The City Commission initially evaluated the requested a...
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