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TO: TheHonorableMembers of DATE: October 15, 1986 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: RIGHT-OF-WAY ABANDONMENT Robert M. Kedt:rrig, AI SUBJECT: PETITION SUBMITTED BY Planning & Devehlopme Director MR. & MRS. VINCENT KOUSPOS THROUGH: Michael K. Miller MKM Chief, Current Development FROM: David C. Nearing REFERENCES: Kouspos Staff Planner 0&.64 DAVE3 It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of October 28, 1986. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Kouspos have submitted a right-of-way abandonment petition requesting that the County ab --don a portion of 1st Place, also known as Cobie Circle, which 1_es within the Indian River Heights Subdivision Unit #4. Even though this portion of right-of-way has been improved to marl road standards, and is maintained by the County, it is the belief of the petitioners that this right-of-way's infrequent use and the lack of use for access onto any properties makes its existence unnecessary. The petition was reviewed by all County divisions and utility providers having jurisdiction within the right-of-way, as per guidelines established by the Board of County Commissioners for processing right-of-way abandonment applications. All reviewing agencies, which included the Public Works Division, the Utilities Division, Florida Power and Light and Southern Bell, recommended approval of the petition. for abandonment. However, the County Public Works Department and several other utility providers have requested a 20 ft. wide easement across that portion described as 10 feet either side of the rear lot lines projected between Block "C" to the south and Block "H" to the north. The petitioners are in agreement with the request. ANALYSIS The 70 ft. wide partially improved right-of-way is not part of the roadway system noted on the County Thoroughfare Plan, and its need as such is not anticipated. Upon examining this request, staff concluded that because of the angle at which this portion of 1st place intersects with 14th. Avenue to the east, any improvement of this road which might increase traffic could cause a dangerous situation with conflicts between southbound 14th Avenue traffic turning right to go west on 1st Place and eastbound 1st Place traffic turning left across the westbound lane onto 14th Avenue to head north. Abandonment would also relieve the County from further maintenance of this 280 foot portion of right-of-way. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the County abandon its rights to the 70 ft. wide portion of 1st Place known as Cobie Circle, with the exception of the requested drainage and utility easement, and authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the attached Resolution (Attachment #3). E s 44 BOOK 66 uu- 244