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Council approves alley vacation and rezoning for 614 E. Seventh Ave.; perpetual easement required

3787371 · May 29, 2025
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Summary

Council approved first readings to vacate an unused alley and rezone 614 East Seventh Avenue to allow commercial neighborhood zoning, subject to perpetual transportation easement and utility reservations following staff concerns about right‑of‑way and FDOT land.

City Council approved ordinances on first reading to vacate a small alley adjacent to 614 East Seventh Avenue and to rezone the property to commercial neighborhood, after staff and the applicant agreed conditions to preserve public access and utility easements.

Ross Hammonds of development coordination presented the staff report and said staff objected to the vacating request because certain utility easement reservations (including TECO) and tree‑preservation conditions must be addressed if the council approves vacating the right of way. He said the existing right of way…

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