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Commissioners give initial OK to easement vacation request on Bay Road parcel; process to proceed
Summary
Property owners requested a 10‑foot vacation of a 20‑foot public utility and drainage easement so they can build a multi‑car accessory structure. Commissioners signaled no objection to starting the formal vacation petition process and directed staff to follow required notices and legal steps.
A homeowner petition to vacate a 10‑foot portion of a 20‑foot public utility and drainage easement in a Bay Road subdivision was discussed May 19; commissioners indicated they would not oppose staff starting the formal vacation process but asked staff to follow legal notice and review requirements.
County staff explained the request: the owners (Keith and Jennifer Sherman) seek to vacate 10 feet of a 20‑foot easement that currently overlaps a 10‑foot building setback so the homeowner can construct a multi‑car accessory building. Staff reported there are in‑service single‑service utility connections crossing the easement and that the requested change would reduce the county‑owned easement area by a narrow segment near the rear of the lot.
Staff noted the legal process for vacating an easement includes a petition, statutory notice procedures and a 30‑day period for public comment; the board confirmed that adjoining landowners are notified as required by law and that the county will publish the required advertisement and handle certified‑mail notices to identified adjoining owners where applicable.
Commissioners asked staff to verify parcel numbers, obtain a plot plan showing existing utilities and ensure the reduced easement would not impede future access to adjoining lots. Several commissioners said they were not opposed to beginning the process but emphasized they would await formal petition documentation and required notices before taking a final vote.
Staff will prepare and file the petition documents, send required notices to adjoining owners as dictated by statute, and return to the board with a formal resolution once the review and notice period are complete.
