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Council approves vacation of 10-foot utility easement at 2407 Willow Lane
Summary
The council voted to vacate a 10-foot electrical easement that bisected 2407 Willow Lane after staff and Planning & Zoning concluded the easement is not needed for public utilities; the Planning & Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval.
The City Council on Aug. 18 approved a resolution vacating a 10-foot utility easement that bisected the property at 2407 Willow Lane.
City staff said the easement — recorded as an electrical easement — does not contain City or CFU utilities and is not needed for access to other lines. The area proposed for vacation is within a portion of Lot 1 of the Ferris Acres subdivision immediately south of Cedar Heights Elementary.
Chris Evey, speaking for staff, said the Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the case on July 23, 2025 and unanimously recommended approval. Evey noted the city and Cedar Falls Utilities have no facilities in the specific area proposed for vacation and that overhead and mapped utilities exist in adjacent areas.
Councilors asked staff about the property’s permit history and how the addition that now sits over the easement had been approved; staff said older permit records were less stringent and that, while a permit and inspection record exists showing the addition was signed off, the file lacks clear documentation explaining why the easement had been treated as it was.
Council approved the vacation by roll call; the clerk recorded all members voting aye and the motion carried.
Staff said the vacation will be processed administratively; any future utilities needed in the area would require appropriate easement acquisition or relocation following standard procedures.
