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5.03: Consider Vacating Permanent Road Easement over a portion of 14911 Ramsey Blvd and the Parcel to the North with a Property Identification Number (PIN) of 22-32-25- 33-0017 Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and noted the adjacent property owner is willing to assume responsibility for this easement. He commented the sign for Ramsey Market lies in the right of way. Election signs are frequently put in this easement. He said some residents are aware this is a public right of way and call to express their concerns. There are a lot of unnecessary disagreements with this parcel. If this request is approved, it will simply become a driveway for Ramsey Market. This will require an access agreement for the portion to the north. Chairperson Riley questioned if the City would need to pay for the easement if it wanted to own it. Community Development Director Gladhill replied there would be an acquisition cost. Councilmember Johns clarified the easement impacts two properties, so it will become a part of each property. Community Development Director Gladhill answered it will. The entire piece is under public domain. Chairperson Riley inquired if this parcel is typically purchased for a price, and the City simply vacates it, if it would be considered unjustly enriching a landowner. Community Development Director Gladhill replied the landowner has not requested this action. The City initiated this request, and prefers to vacate the land. This is not typical and does not set a precedent. The City spends a lot of time with concerns on this parcel, and a lot of time in maintaining it and sending staff out for various reasons. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to recommend that the City Council adopt Ordinance #15-16 vacating the fifty (50) foot Permanent Road Easement on 14911 Ramsey Blvd and on the parcel with a Property Identification Number (PIN) of 22-32-25- 33-0017. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Johns and Shryock. Voting No: None.