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Commissioners approve vacation of two side utility easements near Merritt Island home; rear waterfront easement retained
Summary
The board granted a petition to vacate two side public-utility easements to allow an owner to keep a recently built masonry wall, while preserving the rear waterfront drainage easement; the vote was unanimous.
Brevard County commissioners unanimously approved a petition to vacate two side portions of public-utility easements adjacent to a Merritt Island property, allowing the property owner to keep an existing masonry wall that replaced deteriorating fencing. The board retained the waterfront drainage easement along the rear of the property.
Petitioners and neighbors spoke during public comment. A neighbor said the wall reduced what had been a long-standing scenic view; the property owner said the wall replaced a chain-link fence, was six feet tall on their side, and provided privacy and security. County staff said the rear drainage easement was not needed to address the petition and recommended approval of the side easement vacations while preserving the rear easement to protect drainage access.
Commissioner John Goodson moved to approve the easement vacations consistent with staff recommendations; the motion passed 5-0.
Ending: The board’s action allows the petitioner to seek the proper permits; records will be updated to reflect the vacated side easements and the retained rear drainage easement.
