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EASEMENT E-1617-5: CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT DONATED BY RICHARD FOSTER TO SERVE LOT 8A, BLOCK 15, WESTPORT PROFESSIONAL PARK, SECTION 6. (2500 BOARDWALK)
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BACKGROUND: The final plat for Westport Professional Park Section 6 was filed of record on July 3, 1985 with the Cleveland County Clerk. A lot line adjustment was completed with LLA #1516 dated January 15, 2015, the result of which created Lot 8A (approximately 0.81 acres and Zoned C-1) located on the south side of Boardwalk and just west of Merchant Drive. The property owners have submitted an easement for a water line/fire vault within Lot 8A.
DISCUSSION: Water improvements were installed as part of the building project at 2500 Boardwalk. Fire vaults and the waterline from the public system are required to be in a public easement for access by city officials. As a result, an additional separate instrument was needed to cover the above mentioned water line and fire vault since these needs are evaluated at the time the application is submitted for a building permit. The easement has been donated by the owners. The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed the easement as to form.
RECOMMENDATION: Based upon the above information, it is the recommendation of staff that Easement E-1617-5 be utilized a for public water line be approved.