Commissioners approve vacation of 0.0654-acre road segment for property owner

Calhoun County commissioners on Sept. 23 approved a petition to vacate and abandon a 0.0654-acre portion of unconstructed public roadway in Mallory’s 1st addition to Magnolia Beach, at the request of adjacent property owner Zach Garrison.

Dennis Arriaga, speaking for Garrison, said the county posted notice and personally notified neighboring owners Keith and Virginia Schmidt, who expressed support. Arriaga said a local market-data valuation prepared by a realtor put the value of the easement at $4,900. “And so, we’re asking the commissioners, to approve it,” Arriaga said during the public hearing. County staff noted the valuation is a market-data analysis rather than a certified appraisal.

After brief staff comments indicating county reviewers were comfortable with the request, the court returned to general session, took a motion and second, and approved the abandonment by voice vote. No commissioner opposition was recorded in the meeting minutes.