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GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

Work Session Item 2.

City Council Work Session

Meeting Date:

06/03/2024

Title: Abandonment of the Utility Easement and Portion of Drainage and Detention Easement in Campbell Ferris Addition

Submitted By:

Michael Polocek

Strategic Focus Area:

Well-Maintained City Infrastructure
Safe Community
Sound Governance and Finances

Issue/Summary

Consider the abandonment of a Utility Easement and a portion of a Drainage and Detention Easement in the Campbell Ferris Addition subdivision.

OPTIONS

1. Abandon the easements.
2. Take no action.

Background

In 2001 two easements, one Utility Easement and one Drainage and Detention Easement, were dedicated to the City of Garland for the development of a convenience store, at the northeast corner of the President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) and Campbell Road. The convenience store ceased to operate a few years after construction and the structure has since been razed.

The site is currently being redeveloped and constraints created by the existing easements have limited the developer’s ability to fully utilize their lot under the current Code. Therefore, the developer is requesting the easements be abandoned to accommodate the proposed convenience store and fuel pump canopy that will be constructed as a part of the redevelopment. In consideration, the developer will dedicate new easements to serve the same purposes as the previous easements, at different locations on the lot.

The Engineering Department recommends abandoning the Utility Easement and a portion of the Drainage and Detention Easement to the current property owner, Victron Stores, L.P. Council action is required to abandon the easements. Should Council agree with the proposed abandonments, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Deed Without Warranty to Victron Stores, L.P. will be prepared for Council approval at the June 18, 2024 Regular Session.

Consideration / Recommendation

Staff seeks the Council’s concurrence to abandon the easements to Victron Stores, L.P. and allow the developer to dedicate new easements by a replat of the lot that results in better utilization of the property for the proposed development. Unless otherwise directed by the Council, this item will be placed on the June 18, 2024 Regular Session.

Attachments

Location Map

Exhibit A - Utility Easement

Exhibit B - Drainage/Detention Easement