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ORDINANCE NO. 05- 030
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING ABANDONMENT
OF A PORTION OF RAILROAD AVENUE,
APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET BY 77 FEET,
IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF SOUTHEAST 5TH
AVENUE, WEST OF LOT 11, BLOCK B OF PENCE
SUBDIVISION AND EAST OF THE FLORIDA EAST
COAST RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (ABAN 05-002),
SUBJECT TO STAFF COMMENTS; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DISCLAIMER,
WHICH SHALL BE RECORDED WITH THIS
ORDINANCE IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Jeanne Heavilin of Salefish Realty, Inc., is requesting on behalf of James
Ploen, the abandonment of a portion of Railroad Avenue, approximately 30 feet by 77 feet,
immediately north of Southeast 5th Avenue, west of Lot 11, Block B of Pence Subdivision and
east of the Florida East Coast Railroad Right-of-Way, subject to staff comments; and
WHEREAS, comments have been solicited from the appropriate City Departments, and
public hearings have been held before the City's Community Redevelopment Agency, and the
City Commission on the proposed abandonment; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the roadway provides no public service; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing Whereas clauses are hue and correct and incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
abandon a portion of Railroad Avenue, approximately 30 feet by 77 feet, immediately north 0
Southeast 5th Avenue, west of Lot 11, Block B of Pence Subdivision and east of the Florida East
Coast Railroad Right-of-Way, subject to staff comments, and more particularly described in the
attached Exhibit "A." A location map is attached hereto as Exhibit "B."
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the
attached Disclaimer and cause the same to be filed, with this Ordinance, in the Public Records
of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Section 4.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage.
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FIRST READING this ~ day of ~ 2005.
SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSAGE THIS t q
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day of July
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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EXHIBIT "A"
A portion of Railroad Avenue as recorded by Pence Subdivision No.1 in Plat Book 1, Page 33,
of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, said land to be abandoned are described as
follows:
That portion of Railroad Avenue described as bounded on the South by the North right-of-way
line of S.E. 5th Avenue lying west of Lot 11, Block "B" of said Pence Subdivision, being
bounded on the West by the East line of the Florida East Coast Railroad right-of-way, being
bounded on the North by the North line of said Lot 11, Block "B" extended westward to the said
Railroad right-of-way line, and being bounded on the East by the West line of said Lot 11, Block
"B" as shown by the Plat of Pence Subdivision No.1, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 33, ofthe
Public Records of Palm Bach County, Florida.
Subject to a 30 foot utility easement.
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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 05-089
TO: Chair and Members
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
THRU: Michael W. Rumpf
Planning and Zoning Director
FROM: Ed Breese
Principal Planner
DATE: May 25, 2005
SUBJECT: Abandonment of a segment of the 30-foot right-of-way of Railroad Avenue
(adjacent to 415 SE 5th Avenue)
ABAN 05-002
NATURE OF REOUEST
Ms. Jeanne Heavilin of Salefish Realty, agent for James Ploen, is requesting to abandon a portion of an unimproved
30-foot right-of-way, located on the north side of SE 5th Avenue. This unimproved right-of-way is situated between
a small parcel of land to the east (owned by Mr. Ploen) and the Florida East Coast (FEe) Railroad to the west. The
abandonment request was formally submitted on March 23, 2005. The platted right-of-way subject to this specific
request is 30 feet wide and approximately 77 feet long. It is described as follows:
A portion of Railroad Avenue as recorded by Pence Subdivision No.1 in Plat Book 1, Page 33, of the Public
Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, said land to be abandoned are described as follows:
That portion of Railroad Avenue being described as bounded on the South by the South line of Lot 11, Block
"B" (North right of way line of S.E. 5th Avenue), as shown in the above mentioned subdivision of Pence;
bounded on the North by the North line of Lot 11, Block "B" bounded on the East by the West line of Lot 11,
Block "B", bounded on the West by the East right of way line of the Florida East Coast Railroad right of way,
as shown by the Plat of Pence Subdivision No.1, recorded in Plat book 1, Page 33, of the Public Records of
Palm Beach County, Florida.
Subject to a 30 foot utility easement.
Exhibit "A" - Location Map shows the general vicinity of the right-of-way to be abandoned. The Exhibit "B"-
"Proposed Abandonment" shows the exact location of the subject site and its legal description. The following is a
description of the land uses and zoning districts of all properties that surround the subject right-of-way.
North -
513 and 515 SE 4th Street, zoned Community Commercial (C-3);
Right-of-way for SE 5th Avenue, and farther south City-owned property (Pence Park),
zoned Recreation (REe);
421 SE 5th Avenue, a single family house, zoned Community Commercial (C-3); and
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Right-of-way for the FEC Railroad, then farther west is A.A.M. Industries, Inc., zoned
Light Industrial (M1).
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Memorandum No. PZ 05-089
ABAN 05-002
BACKGROUND
The subject abandonment request is for a segment of the 30-foot unimproved Railroad Avenue right-of-way, that
fronts on 5th Avenue South and runs northward for a distance of approximately 77 feet. That segment of Railroad
Avenue, located immediately north of the subject right-of-way, was previously abandoned to the properties
immediately north of this parcel (513 and 515 SE 4th Street) in October of 1994, by Resolution 94-171. The 1994
abandonment left only this 77-foot long segment of the unimproved Railroad Avenue right-of-way running south to
SE 5th Avenue, adjacent to the applicant's (Mr. Ploen) property.
ANALYSIS
When a right-of-way, such as this unimproved roadway, is abandoned, the ownership of the abandoned land is
transferred from the City of Boynton Beach to the abutting property owner(s). Typically, two (2) properties would
be affected by an abandonment request. One-half of the right-of-way is conveyed to one (1) abutting property
owner and the other half is conveyed to the other abutting property owner. Since the FEC Railroad is immediately to
the west, fifteen (15) feet of unimproved Railroad Avenue would be conveyed to the Railroad and fifteen (15) to the
applicant, Mr. Ploen. This does not prohibit the two property owners from working out an agreement amongst
themselves after the abandonment is completed by the City, as at that point in time it is a private transaction
involving private property. Adequate public notice was given to all affected property owners in accordance with
Chapter 22, Article III, Section 4 of the Land Development Regulations. All public utility companies have been
notified and the abandonment request has been advertised in the local newspaper. The applicant requesting this
abandonment is the owner of the property to the east, Mr. James E. Ploen.
A summary of the responses from the utility companies and city staff is noted as follows:
CITY DEPARTMENTS/DIVISIONS
Engineering
Approval with conditions (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval) or
Suggestion of an alternate method (Revocable License Agreement)
No objection
No objection
Public Works / Utilities
Planning and Zoning
PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES
Florida Power and Light No objection
BellSouth - Approval with conditions (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval)
Florida Public Utilities Company - No objection
Cable Company (Adelphia) No objection
Cable Company (Comcast) N/ A
Excluding BellSouth, all public utility providers have indicated that they have no objection to the applicant's request
for abandonment and BellSouth, due to an active buried telecommunication cable in the right-of-way, will provide a
letter of no objection with the provision of the necessary easement for the buried cable (see Exhibit "C" -
Conditions of Approval). Additionally, in support of BellSouth, the Engineering Division is also requiring
establishment of a utility easement to preserve access to BellSouth utility lines. The Engineering Division has also
suggested an alternative method to abandonment, in the form of a Revocable License Agreement, which would
allow the applicant use of this unimproved right-of-way, while the City maintains ownership. Under this agreement,
no structures could be constructed over the right-of-way subject to the license.
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Memorandum No. PZ 05-089
ABAN 05-002
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has determined that the subject right-of-way does not serve a public purpose, and therefore is recommending
approval of the request to abandon the 30-foot unimproved roadway as described above, subject to the comments
included in Exhibit "c" - Conditions of Approval. Any additional conditions recommended by the Community
Redevelopment Agency Board or City Commission will be placed in Exhibit "c" - Conditions of Approval.
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ORDINANCE NO. 04- cee
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING ABANDONMENT
WITH CONDITIONS OF A FORTY-FOOT WIDE
UNIMPROVED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NORTHEAST 2ND
STREET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A DISCLAIMER, WHICH SHALL BE
RECORDED WITH THIS ORDINANCE IN THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Applicants, Roger B. DeCapito and James W. Knight are requesting to
bandon a portion of the Northeast 2nd Street right-of-way. The 40-foot wide unimproved
'ght-of-way is situated between Lot 7, Block 3 and Lot 3, Block 3 of the Boynton Plat; and
WHEREAS, comments have been solicited from the appropriate City Departments,
nd public hearings have been held before the City's Planning and Development Board, and
he City Commission on the proposed abandonment; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the subject alley does not serve a public
urpose, subject to modification of condition #5 to require an easement only if utility lines
e present, and to alternatively allow relocation if preferred by the applicant and/or
ell south; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
HE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing Whereas clauses are true and correct and incorporated
erein by this reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does
ereby abandon a portion of that certain road right-of-way lying in Block 3, of Plat of
OYNTON as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 23, of the Public Records of Palm Beach
ounty, Florida, said right-of-way being a 40 foot wide strip of land lying adjacent to and
butting Lots 3 and 7, Block 3 of Said Plat of Boynton, subject to subject to modification of
ondition #5 to require an easement only if utility lines are present, and to alternatively allow
elocation if preferred by the applicant and/or Bellsouth and more particularly described in
he attached Exhibit "A." A location map is attached hereto as Exhibit "B."
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the
ttached Disclaimer and cause the same to be filed, with this Ordinance, in the Public
ecords of Palm Beach County, Florida.
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Section 4.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage.
FIRST READING this ~ day of OeTober , 2004.
SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSAGE THIS ~ day of
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CITY OF BOYNTON 8EACH, FLORIDA
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DISCLAIMER
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the City of Boynton Beach,
Florida, a municipal corporation, under the laws of the State of Florida, does hereby abandon
a portion of that certain road right-of-way lying in Block 3, of Plat of BOYNTON as recorded
in Plat Book I, Page 23, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, said right-of-
way being a 40 foot wide strip of land lying adjacent to and abutting Lots 3 and 7, Block 3 of
Said Plat of Boynton, subject to subject to modification of condition #5 to require an
easement only if utility lines are present, and to alternatively allow relocation if preferred by
the applicant and/or Bellsouth.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the duly authorized officers of the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida, have hereunto set their hands and affixed the seal of the City this ~
day of October, 2004.
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CITY::~EACH' FLORIDA
Kurt Bressner, City Manager
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26 Janet Prainito, City Manager and City Clerk respectively, of the City of Boynton Beach,
27 Florida, known to me to be the persons described in and who executed the foregoing
28 ; instrument, and acknowledged the execution thereof to be their free hand and deed as
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30 official seal of said corporation; and that said instrument is the act and deed of said
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32 WITNESS my hand and official seal in the said State and County this ,j f (..Kday of
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EXHIBIT "A"
portion of that certain road right-of-way laying in Block 3, of the Plat of BOYNTON as
ecorded in Plat Book 1, Page 23, of the Public records of Palm Beach County, Florida, said
'ght-of-way being a 40 foot strip ofland lying adjacent to and abutting Lots 3 and 7, Block 3
f said Plat of Boynton and being more particularly described as follows:
EGINNING at the Southwest Corner of Lot 3, Block 3, Plat of BOYNTON as recorded in
lat Book 1, Page 23, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida; thence Westerly
long the North line of a 20 foot alley said line also being the Westerly extension of the
outh line of said Lot 3, Block 3, to the Southeast comer of Lot 7, Block 3, of said Plat of
OYNTON; thence Northerly along the East Line of Lot 7, Block 3, to the South Right of
ay of Boynton beach Boulevard; thence Easterly along the South right of way line of said
oynton Beach Boulevard to the West Line of Said Lot 3, Block 3; thence Southerly slong
he West line of Lot 3, Block 3, to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
ontaining 5,059 square feet more or less and subject to easements, reservations, restrictions
nd rights-of-way of record.
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I, JANET M. PRAINITO, CITY CLERK of the City of Boynton Beach,
Florida, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 04-088, consisting of six (6)
pages total, is a true and correct copy as it appears in the records of the City
of Boynton Beach, Florida.
WITNESS, my hand and the corporate seal of the CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, dated this 26th day of October 2004.
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J NET M. PRAINITO, CMC
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America's Gateway to the Gulfstream
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 04-217 (REV.)
TO: Chair and Members
Community Redevelopment Agency
THRU: Michael W. Rumpf
Planning and Zoning Director
FROM: Eric Lee Johnson, AICP
Planner
DATE: September 1, 2004
SUBJECT: Abandonment of a portion of Northeast 2nd Street
ABAN 04-005
NATURE OF REOUEST
The applicants, Roger B. DeCapito and James W. Knight are requesting to abandon a portion of the Northeast 2nd
Street right-of-way. This 40-foot wide unimproved right-of-way is situated between Lot 7, Block 3 and Lot 3, Block
3 of the Boynton Plat. The abandonment request was submitted on May 19, 2004. The platted roadway segment is
described as follows:
A portion of that certain road right of way lying in Block 3, of the Plat of BOYNTON as recorded in Plat Book 1,
Page 23, of the Public records of Palm Beach County, Florida, said right of way being a 40 foot strip of land lying
adjacent to and abutting Lots 3 and 7, Block 3 of said Plat of Boynton and being more particularly described as
follows:
BEGINNING at the Southwest Corner of Lot 3, Block 3, Plat of BOYNTON as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 23,
of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida; thence Westerly along the North line of a 20 foot alley
said line also being the Westerly extension of the South line of said Lot 3, Block 3, to the Southeast corner of
Lot 7, Block 3, of said Plat of BOYNTON; thence Northerly along the East Line of Lot 7, Block 3, to the South
Right of Way of Boynton Beach Boulevard; thence Easterly along the South right of way line of said Boynton
Beach Boulevard to the West Line of Said Lot 3, Block 3; thence Southerly along the West line of Lot 3, Block
3, to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Containing 5,059 square feet more or less and subject to easements, reservations, restrictions and rights-of-
way of record.
The Exhibit "A" - Location Map shows the general vicinity of the right-of-way to be abandoned. The Exhibit "B"-
"Proposed Abandonment" shows the exact location of the subject site and its legal description. The following is a
description of the land uses and zoning districts of all properties that surround the subject right-of-way.
North -
Right-of-way for Boynton Beach Boulevard, then farther north is developed commercial
(OJ's Restaurant), zoned Neighborhood Commercial (C-2);
South -
Right-of-way for a 20-foot wide alley, then farther south is unimproved right-of-way for
Northeast 2nd Street;
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East Developed commercial (vacant building), zoned Neighborhood Commercial (C-2); and
West - Developed commercial (The Haven), zoned Neighborhood Commercial (C-2).
BACKGROUND
The subject right-of-way (formally known as Dewey Place) lies within the boundaries of the Boynton Plat. The
plat, originally approved on September 26, 1898, included 162 individual lots, a 100-foot wide right-of-way
owned by the Florida East Coast (F.E.C.) Railroad, and several 20-foot wide and 40-foot wide alleys and streets,
which were dedicated for perpetual use by the public. The plat also contains a reverter clause, which states
"reserving to ourselves our heirs assigns the reversion or reversions there of, whenever discontinued by law".
The City makes no representation regarding the impact of the reversionary language on title to the adjacent
properties. The adjacent property owners have been informed of the existence of the reversionary issue. Re-
development or expansion of the adjacent properties following abandonment will require the property owners
to establish proof of clear title as a condition of re-development or expansion. The applicant informed staff that
it is their intention to develop additional parking for their now vacant building located at 306 East Boynton
Beach Boulevard following abandonment. As mentioned above, proof of clear title will be required.
ANALYSIS
When a right-of-way, such as this unimproved street, is abandoned, the abandoned land is transferred from the
general public to the abutting property owner(s). Typically, two (2) properties would be affected by an
abandonment request. Normally, one-half of the right-of-way is conveyed to one (1) abutting property owner and
the other half is conveyed to the other abutting property owner. Adequate public notice was given to all affected
property owners in accordance with Chapter 22, Article III, Section 4 of the Land Development Regulations. All
public utility companies have been notified and the abandonment request has been advertised in the local
newspaper. The applicants requesting this abandonment are the owners of the property to the east (Lot 7, Block 3
Boynton). Public records indicate that Hudson Valley Holdings own the property to the west (Lot 3, Block 3
Boynton). A summary of the responses from the utility companies and city staff is noted as follows:
CITY DEPARTMENTS/DIVISIONS
Engineering
Public Works / Utilities
Planning and Zoning
No objection
Approval with conditions (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval)
Approval with conditions (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval)
PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES
Florida Power and Light
Bellsouth
No objection
Approval with conditions (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of
Approval)
No objection
No objection
N/A
Florida Public Utilities Company
Cable Company (Adelphia)
Cable Company (Comcast)
All public utility providers have been notified and all are recommending approval of the abandonment request.
However, it must be noted that Bellsouth believes that underground telecommunication infrastructure is present
within the unimproved roadway. Therefore, Bellsouth is requiring that a utility easement be dedicated over the
abandoned portion of the right-of-way. Dedication of a utility easement would grant Bellsouth legal access to the
property for maintenance or upgrade purposes, while still allowing the applicant to develop a portion of the property
as a parking lot. The City Public Works / Utilities Department, which is also recommending approval, would oversee
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the easement dedication process. Lastly, the Community Redevelopment Agency has no objection to the applicant's
request because the right-of-way is not in any of the Agency's plans for right-of-way linkage or connections.
According to the Agency, the abandonment would help facilitate future land assemblage for redevelopment
purposes. There are also no isolated parcels adjacent to the subject right-of-way that would rely solely upon this
street for access.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has determined that the subject alley does not serve a public purpose, and therefore is recommending
approval of the request to abandon this portion of the 40-foot unimproved roadway as described above, subject to
the comments included in Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval. Any additional conditions recommended by the
Community Redevelopment Agency Board or by the Commission will be placed in Exhibit "C" - Conditions of
Approval.
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ORDINANCE NO. 04- 07Co
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF THE
NORTHEAST 3RD A VENUE RIGHT -OF- WAY
LYING IN THE PLAT OF ARDEN PARK (ABAN
04-004); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A DISCLAIMER, WHICH SHALL
BE RECORDED WITH THIS ORDINANCE IN
THE PUBUC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Ron Janis and Karen Janis-Brown are requesting to abandon a
portion of the Northeast 3rd Avenue right-of-way. This 40 foot wide unimproved
right-of-way is situated between Lots 11 and 30 of the Arden Park Plat; and
WHEREAS, comments have been solicited from the appropriate City
Departments, and public hearings have been held before the City's Planning and
Development Board, and the City Commission on the proposed abandonment; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the utility easement provides no public
service; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing Whereas clauses are true and correct and
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida,
does hereby abandon a portion of the Northeast 3rd Avenue right-of-way. This 40 foot
wide unimproved right-of-way is situated between Lots 11 and 30 of the Arden Park
Plat, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit "A" A location map is
attached hereto as Exhibit "B."
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute
the attached Disclaimer and cause the same to be filed, with this Ordinance, in the
Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Section 4.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage.
FIRST READING this -.::L day of ~, 2004.
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EXHffiIT "A"
[ABAN 04-004]
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
"That portion ofa 40-foot right-of-way known as N.E. 3rd Avenue, lying west ofN.E. 3rd Street,
lying south of Lot 30 and lying north of Lot 11, as shown on the Plat of ARDEN PARK, as
recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 96, of the Public Records of Palm Beach COWlty, Florida;
SUBJECT TO a 12-foot utility easement with the centerline of said easement lying 4.00 feet
south of the existing right-of-way centerline ofN.E. 3rd Avenue, bOWlded on the west by the
southerly extension of the west line of said Lot 30 and bounded on the east of the southerly
extension of the west right-of-way line for N.E. 3rd Street, all lying in the City of Boynton Beach,
Florida,"
DISCLAIMER
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida, a municipal corporation, under the laws of the State of Florida, does
hereby abandon a portion of the Northeast 3rd Avenue right-of-way. This 40 foot
wide unimproved right-of-way is situated between Lots 11 and 30 of the Arden Park
Plat, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit "A".
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the duly authorized officers of the City of
Boynton Beach, Florida, have hereunto set their hands and affixed the seal of the
City this _ day of September, 2004.
ATTEST: CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Janet Prainito Kurt Bressner, City Manager
City Clerk
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH )
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Kurt Bressner
and Janet Prainito, City Manager and City Clerk respectively, of the City of
Boynton Beach, Florida, known to me to be the persons described in and who
executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the execution thereof to be
their free hand and deed as such officers, for the uses and purposes mentioned
therein; that they affixed thereto the official seal of said corporation; and that said
instrument is the act and deed of said corporation.
WITNESS my hand and official seal in the said State and County this
_ day of September, 2004.
NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Florida
My Commission Expires:
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MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 04-189
TO: Chair and Members
Community Redevelopment Agency
THRU: Michael W. Rumpf
Planning and Zoning Director
FROM: Eric Lee Johnson, AICP
Planner
DATE: August 4/2004
SUBJECT: Abandonment of a portion of Northeast 3rd Avenue
ABAN 04-004
NATURE OF REOUEST
The applicants, Ron Janis and Karen Janis-Brown are requesting to abandon a portion of the Northeast 3rd Avenue
right-of-way. This 40-foot wide unimproved right-of-way is situated between lots 11 and 30 of the Arden Park plat.
The abandonment request was submitted on May 12/ 2004. The platted roadway segment is described as follows:
A portion of N.E. 3rd Avenue lying in the Plat of Arden Park as recorded in Plat Book 2/ page 96 of the Public
Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. Said land being described as follows:
Bounded on the North by the South line of lot 30 Arden Park;
Bounded on the South by the North line of lot 11 Arden Park;
Bounded on the West by the Northerly extension of the lot 11/ Also being the West line of the plat Arden
Park; and
Bounded on the East by the Southerly extension of the East line of lot 30/ also being the West right-of-way
line of Northeast 3rd Streett as recorded in the plat of Arden Park.
Containing 5/528.714 square feet more or less and subject to easements and right-of-way of record.
The Exhibit "A" - Location Map shows the general vicinity of the right-of-way to be abandoned. The Exhibit "B"-
"Proposed Abandonment" shows the exact location of the subject site and its legal description. The following is a
description of the land uses and zoning districts of all properties that surround the subject right-of-way.
North -
Developed commercial (Coastal Cycles), zoned General Commercial (C-4);
East
Partially developed commercial (Fred & Joe's), zoned General Commercial (C-4);
Right-of-way for Northeast 3rd Street; and
South -
West -
Developed residential, Two-family Duplex Residential (R-2).
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BACKGROUND
The subject right-of-way (formally known as Sheppard Street) lies partially within the boundaries of the Arden Park
Addition to Boynton plat. The plat, originally approved in April of 1913, included 172 individual lots, a 25-foot wide
strip of land along the Florida East Coast (F.E.e.) right-of-way, and several10-foot wide and 40-foot wide alleys,
which were dedicated for perpetual use by the public. The applicant informed staff that it is their intention to
abandon the unimproved right-of-way in order to develop additional parking for their tenant (Coastal Cycles) located
at 403 Northeast 3rd Street.
ANALYSIS
When a right-of-way, such as this alley, is abandoned, the ownership of the abandoned land is transferred from the
City of Boynton Beach to the abutting property owner(s). Typically, two (2) properties would be affected by an
abandonment request. Normally, one-half of the right-of-way is conveyed to one (1) abutting property owner and
the other half is conveyed to the other abutting property owner. Adequate public notice was given to all affected
property owners in accordance with Chapter 22, Article III, Section 4 of the Land Development Regulations. All
public utility companies have been notified and the abandonment request has been advertised in the local
newspaper. The applicants requesting this abandonment are the owners of the property to the north (Lot 30 Arden
Park). Public records indicate that Kenneth Schweitzer and Steven McGuirk own the property to the south (Lot 11
Arden Park). A summary of the responses from the utility companies and city staff is noted as follows:
CITY DEPARTMENTS/DIVISIONS
Engineering
Public Works / Utilities
Planning and Zoning
No objection
Approval with conditions (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval)
Approval with conditions (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval)
PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES
Florida Power and Light
BellSouth
Florida Public Utilities Company
Cable Company (Adelphia)
Cable Company (Comcast)
No objection
No objection
No objection
No objection
N/A
All public utility providers have indicated that they have no objection to the applicant's request for abandonment.
However, it must be noted that a wastewater line is currently located along the centerline of the unimproved
roadway. Therefore, the Department of Public Works is requiring that a utility easement be dedicated over the
abandoned portion of the right-of-way. A dedication of a utility easement would grant the City legal access to the
property for maintenance or upgrade purposes, while still allowing the applicant to develop a portion of the property
as a parking lot.
Lastly, the subject right-of-way terminates to the west of developed property preventing future extension of this
right-of-way to connect with Northeast 2nd Street. There are also no isolated parcels adjacent to the subject right-
of-way which would rely solely upon this street for access.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has determined that the subject alley does not serve a public purpose, and therefore is
recommending approval of the request to abandon this portion of the 40-foot unimproved roadway as
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described above, subject to the comments included in Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval. Any additional
conditions recommended by the Community Redevelopment Agency Board or by the Commission will be
placed in Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval.
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ORDINANCE NO. 03- b Co
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING ABANDONMENT
OF AN UNIMPROVED IS-FOOT WIDE ALLEY
RUNNING EAST -WEST IN BLOCK 4, LAKE
ADDITION TO BOYNTON SUBDNISION (ABAN 01-
004); CONVERTING AND RESERVING A IS-FOOT
WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT EQUIVALENT IN WIDTH
AND LOCATION TO THE EXISTING ALLEY BEING
ABANDONED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A DISCLAIMER, WHICH SHALL BE
RECORDED WITH THIS ORDINANCE IN THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTNE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach is requesting abandonment of an
'mproved IS-foot wide alley right-of-way located between N.E. 8th Avenue and N.E. 9th
venue, subject to staff comments and the reservation of a utility easement equal in size and
ocation to the alley right-of-way being abandoned; and
WHEREAS, comments have been solicited from the appropriate City Departments,
d public hearings have been held before the City's Planning and Development Board, and
he City Commission on the proposed abandonment; and
WHEREAS, the properties located on the north and south sides of the alley segment
o be abandoned are developed with single-family residences, and it is the City's intention to
acate the IS-foot wide alley as the adjacent properties were not improved to utilize the alley
d therefore, the alley right-of-way provides no public service for access purposes; and
WHEREAS, the 15- foot wide alley will be converted to a utility easement equivalent
'n width and location to the existing alley;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
HE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing Whereas clauses are true and correct and incorporated
erein by this reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does
ereby abandon a 15-foot wide alley located between N.E. 8th Avenue and N.E 9th Avenue,
oynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, subject to staff comments and any easements of
ecord, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit "A." A location map is
attached hereto as Exhibit "B."
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Section 3. A perpetual utility easement equivalent in width and location to the
Hey being abandoned is hereby reserved, granted, and conveyed to the City of Boynton
each and any public or private utility for purposes of the placement, installation,
aintenance, removal, and repair of utilities, such as water, wastewater, stormwater, electric,
elecommunications, and cable television, over, along, through, in, above, and under that
ertain parcel of land situated, lying, and being in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County,
lorida, as more particularly described in Exhibit "A" and as depicted on Exhibit "B"
ttached hereto
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the
ttached Disclaimer and cause the same to be filed, with this Ordinance, in the Public
ecords of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Section 5.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage.
FIRST READING this ~ day of Uec.e.m be,- , 2003
SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSAGE THIS ~day of
Ja.nUD.t'1 ' 2004.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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ATTEST:
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CERTIFICATION
I, JANET M. PRAINITO, CMC, CITY CLERK of the City of Boynton Beach,
Florida, do hereby certify that a copy of Ordinance #03-66, Exhibit "A" Legal
Description, Exhibit "A" map of Mangrove Walk Alley area, Exhibit "B" map of
Mangrove Walk Alley area, Exhibit "B" Proposed Abandonment drawing,
Development Order of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida,
and Exhibit "C" Conditions of Approval all consisting of nine pages, are true and
correct copies as they appear in the records of the City of Boynton Beach,
Florida.
Also attached is the original Disclaimer and Exhibit "A" Legal Description
consisting of two pages.
WITNESS, my hand and the corporate seal of the CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, dated this 13th day of January 13, 2004.
m.
ET M. PRAlNITO, CMC, CITY CLERK
America's Gateway to the Gulfstream
EXHIBIT "A"
A IS-foot alley lying in Block 4 of Lake Addition to Boynton, as recorded in Plat
Book 11, Page 71, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, being
more particularly described as follows:
A IS-foot wide alley rwming east-west in said Block 4, being bounded on the east
by the west right-of-way line ofN.E. 7t1J Street, on the west side by the northerly
projection of lot 27 of said Block 4.
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DEVELOPMENTDEPAR~ENT
PLANNING AND ZONING DMSION
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 03-226
FROM:
Chairman and Members
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
Michael W. Rumpf\~
Planning and Zoning Director
Maxime Ducoste-Amed6e l~ .
Planner f" \r; ,
TO:
THRU:
DATE: November 12, 2003
SUBJECT: Abandonment of a 15-foot wide alley running east-west in Block 4, Lake Addition to Boynton
(ABAN 01-004).
NATURE OF REQUEST
The City of BO)l!\ton Beach Is requesting abandonment of an unimproved 15-foot wide alley right-of-way located
between N.E. 8" Avenue and N.E. 9th Avenue. This abandonment is for the following unimproved alley
segment
A 15-foot alley lying in Block 4 of Lake Addition to Boynton, as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 71, of the
Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, being more particularty described as follows:
A 15-foot wide alley running east-west in said Block 4. being bounded on the east by the west right-of-way
One of N.E. t" Street, on the west side by the northerly projection of lot 27 of said Block 4.
The location map attached as exhibit -A- shows the general vicinity of the alley rlght-of~ay to be abandoned.
The attached Exhibit -B-- .Proposed Abandonment" Is a survey of the subject property, which Indicates its
proximity to adjacent properties.
The following is a description of the zoning districts and land uses of the properties that surround the subject
request
North -
A single-family neighborhood, zoned R-1-A, and farther north, is N.E. 9111 Avenue right-of-
way;
East
A slngle-famlly neighborhood, zoned R-1-A, and farther south, Is N.E. 81h Avenue right-of-
way;
A single-family neighborhood, zoned R-1-A; and
An auto repair business (NO Auto Repair shop), zoned C-4;
South -
West -
BACKGROUND
In March of 1925. the Plat of Lake Addition to Boynton was approved. It Included seversl alleys dedicated to the
perpetual use of the public. reserving unto the developers or successors the right of reversion If not used as
such.
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The properties located on the north and south sides of the alley segment to be abandoned are developed with
single-family residences. The applicant (CIty of Boynton Beach) has tJ;le Intention of vacating the 15-foot wide alley
because adjacent properties were not Improved to utilize the alley and It therefore provides no public service for
access purposes. The 15-foot wide alley 8S shown on the survey will be converted to 8 utility easement equivalent
in width to the existing alley. When abandoned the alley segment will revert to the adjacent property owners. It
should be noted that the City had previously abandoned an alley segment running north and south within the same
block, which connects to the alley segment subject to this request.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Chapter 22, Article III, Section 4, public notice was given to the property owners that abut the right-of-
way to be abandoned, all utility companies have been notified and the request has been advertised In the
newspaper. A summary of the responses from the utility companies and city staff Is as follows:
CIlY DEPARTMENTSIDIVISIONS
Engineering
Public W orkslUtilities
Planning and Zoning
No objection
Approval with conditions (see exhibit .C")
No objection
PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES
Florida Power and Ught
BeUSouth
Florida Public Utilities Company
Cable Company (Adelphla)
Cable Company (Comeast)
Approval with conditions (see exhibit .C")
Approval with conditions (see exhibit .C")
Approval with conditions (see exhibit .C")
Approval with conditions (see Exhibit .C")
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds that the subject alley provides no pubUc purpose except for utilities, and therefore recommends that this
request to abandon the 15-foot wide alley as described above, be approved, subject to the comments Included In
ExhIbit IIC" - Conditions of Approval. Any conditions required by the Community Redevelopment Agency Board and
Ihe Commission will be placed in Exhibit.C" - Conditions of Approval.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA. A UTHORIZING A BA.'IDONMENT
OF A PORTION OF A 20 FOOT WIDE ALLEY,
LYING EAST OF A..~'D ADJACENT TO LOTS 4, 25
Ail\ffi 26, BLOC 4, LAKE ADDITION TO BOYNTON,
Sl.JBJECT TO STAFF COMMENTS; AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A DISCLAIMER, \VHICH SHALL BE
RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; A..~ PROVIDING A.."I
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WHEREAS, the applicant and agent for Nicholas and Carmela Dilorenzo, Beril
ger, is requesting the abandonment of a portion of a 20 foot wide alley lying east of and
adjacent to Lots 24, 25 and 26 Block 4, Lake Addition to Boynton, subject to staff comments;
and
WHEREAS, comments have been solicited from the appropriate City Departments,
and public hearings have been held before the City's Planning and Development Board, the
Community Redevelopment Agency, and the City Commission on the proposed
abandonment; and
WHEREAS, the 20.foot wide alley will be converted to a utility easement
equivalent in width to the existing alley, and when abandoned the lot/easement will revert to
the adjacent property owners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing Whereas clauses are true and correct and incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does
hereby abandon a portion of a 20 fuot wid: a!!ey, ly'.r..g ~ast of and adjac~nt t(\ Lets 24, 25
and 26 Block 4, Lake Addition to Boynton subject to staff comments, which will be
converted to a utilities easement equivalent in width to the existing alley, and is more
particularly described as follows:
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A segment of that certain 20-foot alley lying east of and adjacent to Lots 24.
25 and 26 Block 4, Lake Addition to Boynton, according to the plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 71 of the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida.
Section 3.
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute and
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each County, Florida.
I Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage.
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SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSAGE THIS ~day of
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DISCLAllvlER
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the City of Boynton Beach,
Florida, a municipal corporation, under the laws of the State of Florida. does hereby
abandon a portion of a 20 foot wide alley, subject to staff comments. and more
particularly described as follows:
A segment of that certain 20-foot alley lying east of and adjacent to Lots 24.
25 and 26 Block 4, Lake Addition to Boynton, according to the plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 71 of the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida.
J~ W1'TNFSS WHFREOF~ th ~ duly 'tuthoriz<'d l)f~icers of th(" City of Boynton
Beach, Florida, have hereunto set their hands and affixed the seal of the City this ....') ..fi.
day of August, 2003.
CITY O~':':ACH' FLORIDA
Kurt Bressner, City Manager
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COUNTY OF PALM BEACH )
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Kurt Bressner and
Janet Prainito, City Manager and City Clerk respectively, of the City of Boynton Beach,
Florida, known to me to be the persons described in and who executed the foregoing
instrument, and acknowledged the execution thereof to he their free hand and deed as
such officers, for the uses and purposes mentioned therein; that they affixed thereto the
official seal of said corporation; and that said instrument is the act and deed of said
corporation.
"VITNESS my hand and official seal in the said State and County this ~ ~ay of
August, 2003.
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CERTIFICATION
I, JANET M. PRAINITO, CMC, CITY CLERK of the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida, do hereby certify that the attached copy of Ordinance #03-
035 consisting of two pages are true and correct copies as they appear in
the records of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida. The original disclaimer
consisting of one page is also attached.
WITNESS, my hand and the corporate seal of the CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, dated this 14th day of August 2003.
ANET M. PRAlNITO, CMC, CITY CLERK
'An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmarivt Action/ADA Employer'
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 03-131
TO: Chairman and Members
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
THRU: Michael W. Rumpf
Planning and Zoning Director
FROM: Maxime Ducoste-Amedee
Planner
DATE: May 28,2003
SUBJECT: Abandonment of a 20-foot wide alley lying east of and adjacent to Lots 24, 25 and 26 Block 4, Lake
Addition to Boynton (ABAN 03-006).
NATURE OF REQUEST
The applicant and agent for Nicholas and Carmela DiLorenzo, Beril Kruger, is requesting to abandon a portion
of the 20-foot wide alley located between N.E. 8th Avenue and N.E. 9th Avenue. This request to abandon a
public alley was submitted on March 6, 2003. This abandonment is for the following unimproved platted alley
segment:
A segment of that certain 20-foot alley lying east of and adjacent to Lots 24, 25 and 26 Block 4, Lake Addition
to Boynton, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book II, Page 71 of the Public Records of Palm
Beach County, Florida.
The location map attached as Exhibit "A" shows the general vicinity of the street right-of-way to be abandoned.
The attached Exhibit "B"- "Proposed Abandonment" shows the location of the subject property and includes a
detailed location of the alley to be abandoned and its legal description.
The following is a description of the zoning districts and land uses of the properties that surround the subject
request.
North -
A vacant parcel recently approved for an office/retail building (Schnars Business Center)
zoned MU-L and farther north, N.E. 9th Avenue right-of-way;
South -
A retail commercial building, zoned C-4;
East
A single-family neighborhood, zoned R-1-A; and
West -
North Federal Highway right-of-way, and farther west, a vacant retail commercial
building, zoned C-4.
BACKGROUND
In March of 1925, the Plat of Lake Addition to Boynton was approved. It included several 20-foot wide alleys
dedicated to the perpetual use by the public, reserving unto the developers or successors the right of reversion
if not used as such. As such this clause is in favor of the original interest party if any right of way is abandoned.
Pursuant to Florida Statutes Sections 117.085, reversions contained in plats recorded prior to July 1, 1972
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ABAN 03-006
would be extinguished if specific action were not taken to establish such rights on or before July 1, 1973. Under
direction of the city's legal department, the applicant shall provide a statement confirming that such action was
not taken, and providing assurance that, in the event that a future title issue arises from the abandonment, as it
relates to the reversionary interest, the property owner shall provide any required defense of it at its sole cost
and expense.
The property located on the west side of the alley segment to be abandoned has been subject to several code
violations from the City's Code Enforcement Division because of dumping in the subject alley. The applicant
has the intention of vacating the 20-foot alley to consolidate it with Lots 24, 25 and 26. That portion of the alley
segment once vacated, will be fenced to prevent future illegal dumping. The 20-foot wide alley as shown on the
survey will be converted to a utility easement equivalent in width to the existing alley. When abandoned the
lot/easement will revert to the adjacent property owners.
ANAL YSIS
Pursuant to Chapter 22, Article III, Section 4, public notice was given to the property owners that abut the right-
of-way to be abandoned, all utility companies have been notified and the request has been advertised in the
newspaper. A summary of the responses from the utility companies and city staff is as follows:
CITY DEPARTMENTSIDIVISIONS
Engineering
Public Works/Utilities
Planning and Zoning
No objection
Approval with conditions (see Exhibit "C")
No objection
PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES
Florida Power and Light
BellSouth
Florida Public Utilities Company
Cable Company (Adelphia)
Cable Company (Comcast)
Approval with conditions (see Exhibit "C")
Approval with conditions
No objection
Approval with conditions (see Exhibit "C")
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has determined that the subject alley no longer serves a public purpose, and therefore recommends that
this request to abandon the segment of the 20-foot wide alley as described above, be approved, subject to the
comments included in Exhibit "0" - Conditions of Approval. Any conditions required by the Community
Redevelopment Agency Board and the Commission will be placed in Exhibit "0" - Conditions of Approval.
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BOOK 15124 PAGE 0010
ORDINANCE NO. 003 - co 1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF A 20 FOOT
WIDE AllEY, LOCATED BETWEEN N.E. 8TH
AVENUE AND N.E. 9TH AVENUE" WmCH WILL
BE CONVERTED TO A UTILITY EASEMENT
EQUIVALENT IN WIDTH TO THE EXISTING
AllEY, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN, SUBJECT TO THE CONDmONS OF
APPROVAL ATIACHED AS EXHIBIT "A";
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A DISCLAIMER FOR TIllS
ABANDONMENT, WHICH DISCLAIMER SHALL
BE RECORDED IN THE PUBUC RECORDS OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the applicant and contract purchaser, Jeffrey T. Schnars, is
requesting the abandonment of a portion of a 20 foot wide alley, which will be converted
to a utility easement equivalent in width to the existing alley, located between N.E. 8th
Avenue and N.E. 9th Avenue, subject also to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto
as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, comments have been solicited from the appropriate City
Departments, and public hearings have been held before the City's Planning and
Development Board, the Community Redevelopment Agency, and the City Commission
on the proposed abandonment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing Whereas clauses are true and correct and
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does
hereby abandop. a portion of a 20 foot wide alley, which will be converted to a utility
easement equivalent in width to the existing alley, located between N.E. 8th Avenue and
N.E. 9th Avenue, and subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit
"A", more particularly described as follows:
A portion of that certain 20-foot alley lying between Lots 21, 22, 23 and
lot 20 in Block 4, Lake Addition to Boynton. according to the plat thereof
as recorded in Plat Book II, Page 71 of the Public Records of Palm Beach
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County, Florida.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute and
deliver the attached Disclaimer and cause the same to be filed in the Public Records of
Palm Beach County, Florida.
Section 4.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage.
FIRST READING this -1L- day of MAGCAi
,2003
SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSAGE THIS ----L-day of
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Commissioner
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida, a municipal corporation, under the laws of the State of Florida, does
hereby abandon a portion of a 20 foot wide alley, which will be converted to a utility
easement equivalent in width to the existing alley, located between N.E. 8th Avenue
and N.E. 9th Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval, and more particularly
described as follows:
A portion of that certain 20-foot alley lying between Lots 21, 22, 23 and
lot 20 in Block 4, Lake Addition to Boynton, according to the plat thereof
as recorded in Plat Book II, Page 71 of the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the duly authorized officers of the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida, have hereunto set their hands and affixed the seal of the City this _
day of April, 2003.
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Kurt Bressner, City Manager
STATE OF FLORIDA
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COUNTY OF PALM BEACH )
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Kurt Bressner and
Janet Prainito, City Manager and City Clerk respectively, of the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida, known to me to be the persons described in and who executed the
foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the execution thereof to be their free hand
and deed as such officers, for the uses and purposes mentioned therein; that they
affixed thereto the official seal of said corporation; and that said instrument is the act
and deed of said corporation.
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Dorothy H. Wilken, Clerk
WITNESS my hand and official seal in the said State and County this 3 r/.. day
of April, 2003.
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NOTARY PUBilC, State of Florida
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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 03-019
TO: Chairman and Members
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
THRU: Michael W. Rumpf
Planning and Zoning Director
FROM: Maxime Ducoste-Amedee
Planner
DATE: January 17, 2003
SUBJECT: Abandonment of a 20-foot wide alley lying between Lots 21, 22, 23 and lot 20 in Block 4, Lake
Addition to Boynton (ABAN 02-003).
NATURE OF REQUEST
The applicant and contract purchaser, Jeffrey 1. Schnars, is requesting to abandon a portion of the 20-foot
wide alley located between N.E. 8th Avenue and N.E. 9th Avenue. This request to abandon a public alley was
submitted on November 11, 2002. This abandonment is for the following unimproved platted alley segment:
A portion of that certain 20-foot alley lying between Lots 21,22,23 and Lot 20 in Block 4, Lake Addition to
Boynton, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book II, Page 71 of the Public Records of Palm
Beach County, Florida.
The location map attached as Exhibit "A" shows the general vicinity of the street right-of-way to be abandoned.
The attached Exhibit "B"- "Proposed Abandonment" shows the location of the subject property and includes a
detailed location of the alley to be abandoned and its legal description.
The following is a description of the zoning districts and land uses of the properties that surround the subject
request.
North -
N.E. 9th Avenue right-of-way, and farther north, Boynton Beach F.G.E. #3944 lodge
building, zoned C-4;
South -
An auto repair business (NO Auto Repair shop), zoned C-4;
East
A single-family neighborhood, zoned R-1-A; and
West -
North Federal Highway right-of-way, and farther west, a retail business (M&M
Appliances), zoned C-4.
BACKGROUND
In March of 1925, the Plat of Lake Addition to Boynton was approved. It included several 20-foot wide alleys
dedicated to the perpetual use of the public, reserving unto the developers or successors the right of reversion
if not used as such.
The properties located on the east and west sides of the alley segment to be abandoned are under a purchase
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ABAN 02-003
contract by the applicant Jeffrey T. Schnars. The applicant has the intention of vacating the 20-foot alley to
consolidate the property and facilitate the development of an office / retail project (see Exhibit "C"- Site Plan).
Specifically this area will be used for the driveway for the proposed site plan. The 20-foot wide alley as shown
on the survey will be converted to a utility easement equivalent in width to the existing alley. When abandoned
the lot/easement will revert to the adjacent property owners.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Chapter 22, Article III, Section 4, public notice was given to the property owners that abut the right-
of-way to be abandoned, all utility companies have been notified and the request has been advertised in the
newspaper. A summary of the responses from the utility companies and city staff is as follows:
CITY OEPARTMENTSIDIVISIONS
Engineering
Public Works/Utilities
Planning and Zoning
No objection
Approval with conditions (see Exhibit "C")
No objection
PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES
Florida Power and Light
Bell South
Florida Public Utilities Company
Cable Company (Adelphia)
Cable Company (Comcast)
Approval with conditions (see Exhibit "C")
No objection
No objection
Approval with conditions (see Exhibit "C")
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that this request to abandon the 20-foot wide alley as described above, be approved, subject
to the comments included in Exhibit "0" - Conditions of Approval. Any conditions required by the Community
Redevelopment Agency Board and the Commission will be placed in Exhibit "0" - Conditions of Approval.
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