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Commission declares intent to abandon small right‑of‑way to enable Riverside/Marina Cove project; appraisal estimates privilege fee ~$32,600
Summary
Commission approved a resolution declaring intent to abandon a 25‑ft public right‑of‑way in the Riverside/Marina Cove plat to facilitate a developer’s minor site plan (22 townhomes and five single‑family lots). Staff noted a draft appraisal estimating a privilege fee of about $32,600; the item advances to two public hearings and ordinance consideration. Vote: 4‑1.
The City of Stuart Commission adopted a resolution declaring its intent to abandon a 25‑foot public right‑of‑way within the Riverside/Marina Cove plat to allow a Five‑Star Developers site plan for 22 townhomes and five single‑family lots to proceed. Development Director Jody Cougler said the city’s public works department does not object to the abandonment and noted adjacent right‑of‑way segments had been abandoned previously.
Under city code the petitioner must pay a privilege fee equal to the appraised increase in value to adjacent property; staff disclosed a draft appraisal dated Dec. 17, 2024 estimating a privilege fee of about $32,600 (final appraisal pending). The resolution declares the city’s intent and sets the process for two public hearings and subsequent ordinance readings.
The motion passed by roll call: Mayor Collins — yes; Commissioner Clark — yes; Commissioner Rich — yes; Commissioner Gobi — yes; Vice Mayor Reid — no.
Because the proposed abandonment touches only property owned by the petitioner on both sides of the right‑of‑way, staff said impacts on third‑party access are limited, but the abandonment will advance only after the city completes the statutory abandonment procedure and the petitioner pays required fees.
